How to pronounce wo
Say it like WOH. Wo is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- WOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of wo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: WOH.
What does wo mean?
- A falconer's call to a hawk.
- A call to cause a horse to slow down or stop; whoa.
Where does wo come from?
Variant of who.
Words that rhyme with wo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wo.
Words that sound like wo
Questions about saying wo
How do you pronounce wo?
Say WOH. The American pronunciation is /woʊ/. In British English it is /wəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wo?
Wo is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WOH.
Is wo 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 /wəʊ/ (WOH).
What words sound the same as wo?
Wo sounds the same as woe in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.