How to Pronounce Anglo

To pronounce "anglo", say ANGL-o — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈæŋ.ɡləʉ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

anglo

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈæŋ.ɡləʉ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “anglo”

"anglo" has 2 syllables: angl-o. It rhymes with anglo-, if that helps it stick.

What does anglo mean?

noun

  1. An English person or person of English ancestry.

    “Back when we went to the World Cup in South Africa, we saw many anglos waving English flags.”

  2. (sometimes offensive) an American, especially a white one (regardless of actual ethnicity), whose native language is English (as opposed to Americans for who have another native language).

    “I'm not an "anglo"; my grandparents are from Lithuania.”

Words that rhyme with anglo

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

anglo-

Related words

anglophoneyingangeloenglish-languageenglish-speakingsaxonenglishbritish

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "anglo"?▾

"Anglo" has 2 syllables: angl · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "anglo"?▾

The IPA transcription of "anglo" is /ˈæŋ.ɡləʉ/.

What does "anglo" mean?▾

Anglo: An English person or person of English ancestry.

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