How to pronounce waldo
Say it like WAHL-doh. Waldo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAHL).
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US American/ˈwɑldoʊ/WAHL-doh
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- WAHL
- doh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waldo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
Other ways to say waldo
Waldo also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- WAWL-doh /ˈwɔldoʊ/
What does waldo mean?
noun
- Synonym of telefactor.
Where does waldo come from?
From the Robert A. Heinlein story Waldo, published in Astounding in 1940, derived from the name of the eponymous protagonist, Waldo F.
Questions about saying waldo
How do you pronounce waldo?
Say WAHL-doh. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɑldoʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waldo?
Waldo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAHL). Broken into parts: WAHL · doh.