How to pronounce robo
Say it like ROH-boh. Robo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
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- ROH
- boh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Robo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- bohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of robo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROH-boh.
What does robo mean?
- A robot.“I am not a robo.”
Words that rhyme with robo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of robo.
Questions about saying robo
How do you pronounce robo?
Say ROH-boh. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊboʊ/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊbəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in robo?
Robo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · boh.
Is robo 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 /ˈrəʊbəʊ/ (ROH-boh).