How to pronounce studio
Say it like STOO-dee-oh. Studio has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOO).
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- STOO
- dee
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Studio pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- deeKeep 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 studio
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: STYOO-dih-oh.
What does studio mean?
- workplace for the teaching or practice of an art“she ran a dance studio”“the music department provided studios for their students”
- an apartment with a living space and a bathroom and a small kitchen
- workplace consisting of a room or building where movies or television shows or radio programs are produced and recorded
Where does studio come from?
Doublet of study and etude.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying studio
How do you pronounce studio?
Say STOO-dee-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈstudiˌoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈstjuːdɪˌəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in studio?
Studio has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOO). Broken into parts: STOO · dee · oh.
Is studio 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 /ˈstjuːdɪˌəʊ/ (STYOO-dih-oh).