How to pronounce palomino
Say it like pal-uh-MEE-noh. Palomino has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEE).
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- pal
- uh
- MEE
- noh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Palomino pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- palGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of palomino
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pal-uh-MEE-noh.
What does palomino mean?
- A horse with a golden-colored coat and a white or cream-colored mane and tail.
Where does palomino come from?
Borrowed from Spanish palomino, from paloma (“dove, pigeon”) + diminutive suffix -ino.
Words that rhyme with palomino
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Questions about saying palomino
How do you pronounce palomino?
Say pal-uh-MEE-noh. The American pronunciation is /ˌpæləˈminoʊ/. In British English it is /ˌpæləˈmiːnəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in palomino?
Palomino has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEE). Broken into parts: pal · uh · MEE · noh.
Is palomino 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 /ˌpæləˈmiːnəʊ/ (pal-uh-MEE-noh).