How to pronounce spiro
Say it like SPIR-oh. Spiro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIR).
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- SPIR
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spiro pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of spiro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SPIR-oh.
What does spiro mean?
- A polycyclic compound or system that contains a single atom as the only common member of two rings.
Where does spiro come from?
Ultimately from Latin spīra (“coil, twist”).
Words that rhyme with spiro
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spiro.
Questions about saying spiro
How do you pronounce spiro?
Say SPIR-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɪroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈspɪrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spiro?
Spiro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIR). Broken into parts: SPIR · oh.
Is spiro 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 /ˈspɪrəʊ/ (SPIR-oh).