How to pronounce stereo
Say it like STER-ee-oh. Stereo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STER).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce stereo. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- STER
- ee
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stereo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep 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 stereo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: STER-ih-oh.
What does stereo mean?
- reproducer in which two microphones feed two or more loudspeakers to give a three-dimensional effect to the sound
- two photographs taken from slightly different angles that appear three-dimensional when viewed together
- designating the reproduction of sound using two or more independent audio channels
Words that rhyme with stereo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stereo.
Questions about saying stereo
How do you pronounce stereo?
Say STER-ee-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɛriˌoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈstɛrɪˌəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stereo?
Stereo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STER). Broken into parts: STER · ee · oh.
Is stereo 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 /ˈstɛrɪˌəʊ/ (STER-ih-oh).