How to pronounce petro
Say it like PET-roh. Petro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PET).
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- PET
- roh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Petro pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of petro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PET-roh.
What does petro mean?
- A Venezuelan cryptocurrency launched in 2018, supposed to be backed by the country's oil and mineral reserves. Symbol: ₽.
Words that rhyme with petro
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of petro.
Questions about saying petro
How do you pronounce petro?
Say PET-roh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛtroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈpɛtrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in petro?
Petro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PET). Broken into parts: PET · roh.
Is petro 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 /ˈpɛtrəʊ/ (PET-roh).