How to pronounce politico
Say it like puh-LIT-ih-koh. Politico has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIT).
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- puh
- LIT
- ih
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Politico pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of politico
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: puh-LIT-ih-koh.
What does politico mean?
- a person active in party politics
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying politico
How do you pronounce politico?
Say puh-LIT-ih-koh. The American pronunciation is /pəˈlɪtɪˌkoʊ/. In British English it is /pəˈlɪtɪˌkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in politico?
Politico has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIT). Broken into parts: puh · LIT · ih · koh.
Is politico 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 /pəˈlɪtɪˌkəʊ/ (puh-LIT-ih-koh).