How to pronounce nullo
Say it like NUHL-oh. Nullo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHL).
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US American/ˈnʌloʊ/NUHL-oh
UK British/ˈnʌləʊ/NUHL-oh
- NUHL
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nullo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of nullo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NUHL-oh.
What does nullo mean?
noun
- A bid in which the bidder asserts that he or she will not take any tricks.
Where does nullo come from?
From null + -o.
Questions about saying nullo
How do you pronounce nullo?
Say NUHL-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈnʌloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈnʌləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nullo?
Nullo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHL). Broken into parts: NUHL · oh.
Is nullo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈnʌləʊ/ (NUHL-oh).