How to pronounce polio
Say it like POH-lee-oh. Polio has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
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- POH
- lee
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polio pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of polio
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POH-lih-oh.
What does polio mean?
- A person who has poliomyelitis.
Where does polio come from?
First element of polio(myelitis).
Words that rhyme with polio
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of polio.
Questions about saying polio
How do you pronounce polio?
Say POH-lee-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊliˌoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊlɪəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polio?
Polio has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · lee · oh.
Is polio 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 /ˈpəʊlɪəʊ/ (POH-lih-oh).