How to pronounce oligo
Say it like OL-ih-goh. Oligo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OL).
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- OL
- ih
- goh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oligo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of oligo
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OL-ih-goh.
What does oligo mean?
- An oligonucleotide.
Where does oligo come from?
Clipping of oligonucleotide.
Questions about saying oligo
How do you pronounce oligo?
Say OL-ih-goh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑlɪɡoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈɒlɪɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oligo?
Oligo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OL). Broken into parts: OL · ih · goh.
Is oligo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɒlɪɡəʊ/ (OL-ih-goh).