How to pronounce tivo
Say it like TIV-oh. Tivo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIV).
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US American/ˈtɪˌvoʊ/TIV-oh
UK British/ˈtɪˌvəʊ/TIV-oh
- TIV
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tivo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of tivo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TIV-oh.
What does tivo mean?
verb
- To digitally record (a television show).“I think I'll be out to dinner when Michael Phelps goes for the gold. Oh well – I'll just tivo it.”
- To have a show on one's lineup of shows to record.
Where does tivo come from?
From the TiVo service.
Questions about saying tivo
How do you pronounce tivo?
Say TIV-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪˌvoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈtɪˌvəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tivo?
Tivo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIV). Broken into parts: TIV · oh.
Is tivo 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 /ˈtɪˌvəʊ/ (TIV-oh).