How to pronounce pyro
Say it like PY-roh. Pyro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY).
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- PY
- roh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pyro pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of pyro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PY-roh.
What does pyro mean?
- A pyromaniac.
- Pyrocellulose.
- A pyrotechnician.
- Pyromaniac, pyromaniacal.
- Pyrotechnic.
Words that rhyme with pyro
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pyro.
Questions about saying pyro
How do you pronounce pyro?
Say PY-roh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaɪroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈpaɪrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pyro?
Pyro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY). Broken into parts: PY · roh.
Is pyro 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 /ˈpaɪrəʊ/ (PY-roh).