How to pronounce problemo
Say it like prob-LAY-moh. Problemo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY).
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- prob
- LAY
- moh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Problemo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- probGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of problemo
- 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: prob-LAY-moh.
What does problemo mean?
- problem
Where does problemo come from?
From problem + humorous -o suffix to imitate Spanish, the intended word being problema (still masculine, as it is derived from Greek).
Questions about saying problemo
How do you pronounce problemo?
Say prob-LAY-moh. The American pronunciation is /ˌprɑˈbleɪmoʊ/. In British English it is /ˌprɒˈbleɪməʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in problemo?
Problemo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY). Broken into parts: prob · LAY · moh.
Is problemo 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 /ˌprɒˈbleɪməʊ/ (prob-LAY-moh).