How to pronounce uno
Say it like OO-noh. Uno has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OO).
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- OO
- noh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uno pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of uno
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OO-noh.
Other ways to say uno
Uno also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- uh-NOH /əˈnoʊ/
What does uno mean?
- A term said when the number of cards in player’s hand is reduced to one. If another player says this before the one whose hand contains only one card, the player who failed to say 'uno' must draw two cards.
Where does uno come from?
Learned borrowing from Spanish uno m (“one”, numeral).
Questions about saying uno
How do you pronounce uno?
Say OO-noh. The American pronunciation is /ˈuˌnoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈuːˌnəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uno?
Uno has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OO). Broken into parts: OO · noh.
Is uno 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 /ˈuːˌnəʊ/ (OO-noh).