How to pronounce Scorpio
Say it like SKOR-pee-oh. Scorpio has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOR).
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- SKOR
- pee
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scorpio pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- peeKeep 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 Scorpio
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SKAW-pee-oh.
What does Scorpio mean?
- (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Scorpio
- a large zodiacal constellation between Libra and Sagittarius
- the eighth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about October 23 to November 21
Questions about saying Scorpio
How do you pronounce Scorpio?
Say SKOR-pee-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɔrpiˌoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈskɔːpiˌəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Scorpio?
Scorpio has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOR). Broken into parts: SKOR · pee · oh.
Is Scorpio pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈskɔːpiˌəʊ/ (SKAW-pee-oh).