How to pronounce weirdo
Say it like WEER-doh. Weirdo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEER).
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US American/ˈwɪrdoʊ/WEER-doh
UK British/ˈwɪədəʊ/WEER-doh
- WEER
- doh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Weirdo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of weirdo
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: WEER-doh.
What does weirdo mean?
noun
- someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric
- someone deranged and possibly dangerous
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Questions about saying weirdo
How do you pronounce weirdo?
Say WEER-doh. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪrdoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈwɪədəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in weirdo?
Weirdo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEER). Broken into parts: WEER · doh.
Is weirdo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈwɪədəʊ/ (WEER-doh).