How to pronounce ultimo
Say it like UHL-tih-moh. Ultimo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHL).
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- UHL
- tih
- moh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ultimo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of ultimo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: UHL-tih-moh.
What does ultimo mean?
- Of last month.
Where does ultimo come from?
First attested in 1582; from Latin ultimō (elliptically for ultimō diē or ultimō mēnse), masculine ablative singular form of ultimus (“last”); cognate with Dutch ultimo, the German ultimo, the Swedish ultimo, etc.
Questions about saying ultimo
How do you pronounce ultimo?
Say UHL-tih-moh. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌltɪmoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈʌltɪməʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ultimo?
Ultimo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHL). Broken into parts: UHL · tih · moh.
Is ultimo 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 /ˈʌltɪməʊ/ (UHL-tih-moh).