How to pronounce sbirro
Say it like SPEE-roh. Sbirro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce sbirro. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SPEE
- roh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sbirro pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of sbirro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SPEE-roh.
What does sbirro mean?
- A policeman in Italy, Corsica, etc.
- A ruffian or henchman.
Where does sbirro come from?
From Italian sbirro; compare French sbire.
Questions about saying sbirro
How do you pronounce sbirro?
Say SPEE-roh. The American pronunciation is /ˈspiroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈspiːrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sbirro?
Sbirro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEE). Broken into parts: SPEE · roh.
Is sbirro 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 /ˈspiːrəʊ/ (SPEE-roh).