How to pronounce sego
Say it like SEE-goh. Sego has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- goh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sego pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- gohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of sego
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SEE-goh.
What does sego mean?
- A perennial bulb lily found in Western North America (Calochortus nuttallii), which has trumpet-shaped flowers.
Words that rhyme with sego
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Questions about saying sego
How do you pronounce sego?
Say SEE-goh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsiˌɡoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈsiːˌɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sego?
Sego has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · goh.
Is sego 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 /ˈsiːˌɡəʊ/ (SEE-goh).