How to pronounce pomelo
Say it like POM-uh-loh. Pomelo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POM).
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US American/ˈpɑməloʊ/POM-uh-loh
UK British/ˈpɒmɪləʊ/POM-ih-loh
- POM
- uh
- loh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pomelo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of pomelo
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POM-ih-loh.
What does pomelo mean?
noun
- The large fruit of the Citrus maxima (syn. C. grandis), native to South Asia and Southeast Asia, with a thick green or yellow rind, a thick white pith, and semi-sweet translucent pale flesh.
- The tree which produces this fruit.
Questions about saying pomelo
How do you pronounce pomelo?
Say POM-uh-loh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑməloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈpɒmɪləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pomelo?
Pomelo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POM). Broken into parts: POM · uh · loh.
Is pomelo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈpɒmɪləʊ/ (POM-ih-loh).