How to pronounce Oslo
Say it like OZ-loh. Oslo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OZ).
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US American/ˈɑzloʊ/OZ-loh
UK British/ˈɒzləʊ/OZ-loh
- OZ
- loh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oslo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Oslo
- 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: OZ-loh.
What does Oslo mean?
noun
- the capital and largest city of Norway; the country's main port; located at the head of a fjord on Norway's southern coast
Questions about saying Oslo
How do you pronounce Oslo?
Say OZ-loh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑzloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈɒzləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Oslo?
Oslo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OZ). Broken into parts: OZ · loh.
Is Oslo 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 /ˈɒzləʊ/ (OZ-loh).