How to pronounce wino
Say it like WEE-noh. Wino has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEE).
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- WEE
- noh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wino pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of wino
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: WEE-noh.
What does wino mean?
- A wine enthusiast.
- A hypothetical particle that is the superpartner of the W boson.
Where does wino come from?
From wine + -o (“person with characteristic”).
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Words that rhyme with wino
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Questions about saying wino
How do you pronounce wino?
Say WEE-noh. The American pronunciation is /ˈwinoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈwiːnəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wino?
Wino has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEE). Broken into parts: WEE · noh.
Is wino 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 /ˈwiːnəʊ/ (WEE-noh).