How to pronounce oreo
oreo
/ˈɔːriːəʊ/
3 syllables, stress on the first
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Oreo, sound by sound
| /ɔː/as in thought | A long, open “aw” with rounded lips. Do not finish it with “oo”. |
| /r/as in red | The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill. |
| /iː/as in sheep | A long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile. |
| /əʊ/as in go | Glide from “o” to “oo”. Not a single flat “o”. |
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce oreo?
Oreo is pronounced /ˈɔːriːəʊ/ in American English.
How many syllables are in oreo?
Oreo has 3 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in oreo?
The first syllable: /ˈɔːriːəʊ/.