How to pronounce vinho
Say it like VEE-nyoh. Vinho has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce vinho. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- VEE
- nyoh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vinho pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nyohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of vinho
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: VEE-nyoh.
What does vinho mean?
- Portuguese wine.
Where does vinho come from?
Borrowed from Portuguese vinho (“wine”); compare vino.
Questions about saying vinho
How do you pronounce vinho?
Say VEE-nyoh. The American pronunciation is /ˈvinjoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈviːnjəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vinho?
Vinho has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEE). Broken into parts: VEE · nyoh.
Is vinho 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 /ˈviːnjəʊ/ (VEE-nyoh).