How to pronounce Pico
Say it like PEE-koh. Pico has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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US American/ˈpikoʊ/PEE-koh
UK British/ˈpiːkəʊ/PEE-koh
- PEE
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pico pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Pico
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PEE-koh.
What does Pico mean?
proper noun
- An island in the Azores.
Questions about saying Pico
How do you pronounce Pico?
Say PEE-koh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpikoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈpiːkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Pico?
Pico has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · koh.
Is Pico 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 /ˈpiːkəʊ/ (PEE-koh).