How to pronounce Romeo
Say it like ROH-mee-oh. Romeo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
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US American/ˈroʊmiˌoʊ/ROH-mee-oh
UK British/ˈrəʊmɪˌəʊ/ROH-mih-oh
- ROH
- mee
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Romeo 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.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Romeo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROH-mih-oh.
What does Romeo mean?
noun
- A boyfriend.
- A man who has a reputation for being a great lover or very romantic.
- A spy specialized in seducing persons of interest, in particular a man targeting women.
Questions about saying Romeo
How do you pronounce Romeo?
Say ROH-mee-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊmiˌoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊmɪˌəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Romeo?
Romeo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · mee · oh.
Is Romeo 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 /ˈrəʊmɪˌəʊ/ (ROH-mih-oh).