How to Pronounce Apollo

To pronounce "apollo", say AP-oll-o — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈpɒləʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

apollo

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/əˈpɒləʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “apollo”

"apollo" has 3 syllables: ap-oll-o. It rhymes with hollow and wallow, if that helps it stick.

What does apollo mean?

noun

  1. A very handsome young man.
  2. Any of several papilionid butterflies of the genus Parnassius, especially Parnassius apollo of Eurasia (also known as the mountain apollo).

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Words that rhyme with apollo

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hollowwallowfollowswallowpaulorollometallodalo

Related words

phoebusadonishelioschampwookbelvedereyuksaturn

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "apollo"?▾

"Apollo" has 3 syllables: ap · oll · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "apollo"?▾

The IPA transcription of "apollo" is /əˈpɒləʊ/.

What does "apollo" mean?▾

Apollo: A very handsome young man.

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