How to pronounce tangelo
Say it like TAN-jel-oh. Tangelo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAN).
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- TAN
- jel
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tangelo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- jelGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of tangelo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TAN-jel-oh.
What does tangelo mean?
- A citrus fruit that is a cross between a tangerine and a pomelo or a grapefruit.
- A red-orange color, like that of a tangelo.
Where does tangelo come from?
Blend of tangerine + pomelo.
Questions about saying tangelo
How do you pronounce tangelo?
Say TAN-jel-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtænˌdʒɛloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈtænˌdʒɛləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tangelo?
Tangelo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAN). Broken into parts: TAN · jel · oh.
Is tangelo 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 /ˈtænˌdʒɛləʊ/ (TAN-jel-oh).