How to pronounce pingo
Say it like PING-goh. Pingo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PING).
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- PING
- goh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pingo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of pingo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PING-goh.
What does pingo mean?
- A conical mound of earth with an ice core caused by permafrost uplift, particularly if lasting more than a year.
- A flexible pole supported on one shoulder, with a load suspended from each end.
- A measure of weight equivalent to that which can be carried using a pingo, perhaps about 55 pounds (25 kilograms) (see the 2013 quotation).
Where does pingo come from?
From Greenlandic pingu or Inuktitut pingu (“hummock, small hill”).
Words that rhyme with pingo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pingo.
Questions about saying pingo
How do you pronounce pingo?
Say PING-goh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪŋɡoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈpɪŋɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pingo?
Pingo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PING). Broken into parts: PING · goh.
Is pingo 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 /ˈpɪŋɡəʊ/ (PING-goh).