How to pronounce polo
Say it like POH-loh. Polo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
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- POH
- loh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polo 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.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of polo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POH-loh.
What does polo mean?
- Venetian traveler who explored Asia in the 13th century and served Kublai Khan (1254-1324)
- a game similar to field hockey but played on horseback using long-handled mallets and a wooden ball
Words that rhyme with polo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of polo.
Questions about saying polo
How do you pronounce polo?
Say POH-loh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polo?
Polo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · loh.
Is polo 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 /ˈpəʊləʊ/ (POH-loh).