How to pronounce puro
Say it like PUUR-oh. Puro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUR).
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- PUUR
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Puro pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of puro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PUUR-oh.
What does puro mean?
- A cigar, especially one made with tobacco from a single country.
Where does puro come from?
Borrowed from Spanish puro, shortened from cigarro puro.
Words that rhyme with puro
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of puro.
Questions about saying puro
How do you pronounce puro?
Say PUUR-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʊroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈpʊrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in puro?
Puro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUR). Broken into parts: PUUR · oh.
Is puro 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 /ˈpʊrəʊ/ (PUUR-oh).