How to pronounce pengo
Say it like PENG-goh. Pengo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PENG).
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- PENG
- goh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pengo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PENGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of pengo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PENG-goh.
What does pengo mean?
- Alternative spelling of pengő.
Questions about saying pengo
How do you pronounce pengo?
Say PENG-goh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛŋɡoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈpɛŋɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pengo?
Pengo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PENG). Broken into parts: PENG · goh.
Is pengo 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 /ˈpɛŋɡəʊ/ (PENG-goh).