How to pronounce quo
Say it like KWOH. Quo is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/kwoʊ/KWOH
UK British/kwəʊ/KWOH
- KWOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of quo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KWOH.
What does quo mean?
noun
- Paired with quid, in reference to the phrase quid pro quo (“this for that”): something given in exchange for something else.
Words that rhyme with quo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quo.
Questions about saying quo
How do you pronounce quo?
Say KWOH. The American pronunciation is /kwoʊ/. In British English it is /kwəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quo?
Quo is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KWOH.
Is quo 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 /kwəʊ/ (KWOH).