How to pronounce vireo
Say it like VEE-ree-oh. Vireo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEE).
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- VEE
- ree
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vireo 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.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of vireo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: VEE-ree-oh.
What does vireo mean?
- Any of a number of small insectivorous passerine birds, of the genus Vireo, that have gray-green plumage.
- Any bird of the family Vireonidae, which includes vireos, shrike-vireos, greenlets, and peppershrikes.
Where does vireo come from?
From translingual Vireo (genus name), from Latin vireō (“to be green”).
Questions about saying vireo
How do you pronounce vireo?
Say VEE-ree-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈvirioʊ/. In British English it is /ˈviːriəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vireo?
Vireo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEE). Broken into parts: VEE · ree · oh.
Is vireo 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 /ˈviːriəʊ/ (VEE-ree-oh).