How to pronounce Toledo
Say it like tuh-LEE-doh. Toledo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE).
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- tuh
- LEE
- doh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toledo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Toledo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: tuh-LAY-doh.
What does Toledo mean?
- an industrial city in northwestern Ohio on Lake Erie
- a city in central Spain on the Tagus river; famous for steel and swords since the first century
Words that rhyme with Toledo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Toledo.
Questions about saying Toledo
How do you pronounce Toledo?
Say tuh-LEE-doh. The American pronunciation is /təˈlidoʊ/. In British English it is /təˈleɪdəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Toledo?
Toledo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE). Broken into parts: tuh · LEE · doh.
Is Toledo 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 /təˈleɪdəʊ/ (tuh-LAY-doh).