How to pronounce scanno
Say it like SKAN-oh. Scanno has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAN).
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- SKAN
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scanno pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of scanno
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SKAN-oh.
What does scanno mean?
- A typographical error caused by optical character recognition (OCR) software, which may mistake a letter or set of letters for a letter or set of letters of similar shape.
Where does scanno come from?
From scan + -o, modeled on typo.
Words that rhyme with scanno
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scanno.
Questions about saying scanno
How do you pronounce scanno?
Say SKAN-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈskænoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈskænəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scanno?
Scanno has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAN). Broken into parts: SKAN · oh.
Is scanno 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 /ˈskænəʊ/ (SKAN-oh).