How to pronounce pruno
Say it like PROO-noh. Pruno has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROO).
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- PROO
- noh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pruno pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of pruno
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PROO-noh.
What does pruno mean?
- An improvised alcoholic drink typically produced in correctional facilities.
Where does pruno come from?
From prune + -o. Originally (by 1940s) referring to fermented prune juice, later applied to any fermented fruit juice.
Questions about saying pruno
How do you pronounce pruno?
Say PROO-noh. The American pronunciation is /ˈprunoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈpruːnəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pruno?
Pruno has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROO). Broken into parts: PROO · noh.
Is pruno 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 /ˈpruːnəʊ/ (PROO-noh).