How to pronounce sago
Say it like SAY-goh. Sago has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈseɪɡoʊ/SAY-goh
UK British/ˈseɪɡəʊ/SAY-goh
- SAY
- goh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sago pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of sago
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SAY-goh.
What does sago mean?
noun
- A powdered starch obtained from certain palms (Metroxylon spp., esp. Metroxylon sagu), used as a flour and food thickener and for sizing textiles.
- A similar starch obtained from palm-like cycad, especially Cycas revoluta.
- Any of the palms and cycads from which sago starch is extracted.
- Alternative form of sego.
Where does sago come from?
From Malay sagu, via Portuguese sagu or Dutch sago.
Words that rhyme with sago
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sago.
Questions about saying sago
How do you pronounce sago?
Say SAY-goh. The American pronunciation is /ˈseɪɡoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈseɪɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sago?
Sago has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY). Broken into parts: SAY · goh.
Is sago 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 /ˈseɪɡəʊ/ (SAY-goh).