How to pronounce ono
Say it like OH-noh. Ono has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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US American/ˈoʊnoʊ/OH-noh
UK British/ˈəʊnəʊ/OH-noh
- OH
- noh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ono pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of ono
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-noh.
What does ono mean?
adjective
- good-tasting, delicious.
- Synonym of wahoo (“type of fish”).
Where does ono come from?
Borrowed from Hawaiian ʻono (“delicious”).
Questions about saying ono
How do you pronounce ono?
Say OH-noh. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊnoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈəʊnəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ono?
Ono has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · noh.
Is ono 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 /ˈəʊnəʊ/ (OH-noh).