How to pronounce Togo
Say it like TOH-goh. Togo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH).
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- TOH
- goh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Togo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Togo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOH-goh.
What does Togo mean?
- A country in West Africa. Official name: Togolese Republic.
Where does Togo come from?
From Togoville, from Ewe to (“to pound”) + go (“shore”).
Words that rhyme with Togo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Togo.
Questions about saying Togo
How do you pronounce Togo?
Say TOH-goh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtoʊɡoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈtəʊɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Togo?
Togo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH). Broken into parts: TOH · goh.
Is Togo 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 /ˈtəʊɡəʊ/ (TOH-goh).