How to pronounce peso
Say it like PAY-soh. Peso has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY).
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US American/ˈpeɪsoʊ/PAY-soh
UK British/ˈpeɪsəʊ/PAY-soh
- PAY
- soh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peso pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of peso
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PAY-soh.
What does peso mean?
noun
- The circulating currency of various Spanish-speaking American countries (Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Uruguay) and the Philippines.
Where does peso come from?
Borrowed from Spanish peso.
Questions about saying peso
How do you pronounce peso?
Say PAY-soh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪsoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪsəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peso?
Peso has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY). Broken into parts: PAY · soh.
Is peso 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 /ˈpeɪsəʊ/ (PAY-soh).