How to pronounce pho
Say it like FOH. Pho is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pho pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of pho
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FOH.
What does pho mean?
- A Vietnamese soup with a beef base, typically served with rice noodles and optionally beef or chicken.
Where does pho come from?
Borrowed from Vietnamese phở.
Words that rhyme with pho
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pho.
Words that sound like pho
Questions about saying pho
How do you pronounce pho?
Say FOH. The American pronunciation is /foʊ/. In British English it is /fəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pho?
Pho is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FOH.
Is pho 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 /fəʊ/ (FOH).
What words sound the same as pho?
Pho sounds the same as faux, foe in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.