How to Pronounce Bingo

To pronounce "bingo", say BING-o — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɪŋ.ɡəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈbɪŋ.ɡəʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bingo”

"bingo" has 2 syllables: bing-o. It rhymes with dingo and flamingo, if that helps it stick.

What does bingo mean?

noun

  1. A game of chance for two or more players, who mark off numbers on a grid as they are announced by the caller; the game is won by the first person to call out "bingo!" or "house!" after crossing off all numbers on the grid or in one line of the grid.
  2. A win in such a game.

    “There were two bingos in the last game, so the players split the prize money.”

verb

  1. To play the game of bingo.
  2. To give the winning cry of "bingo!" in a game.

adjective

  1. Just sufficient to return to base (or, alternatively, to divert to an alternative airfield). (also written Bingo or BINGO)

Synonyms

housey-houseylotto

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Words that rhyme with bingo

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dingoflamingodomingogringoingolingovingo

Related words

kenolottobeanoyahtzeelotteryjackpotstakesbilliard

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bingo"?▾

"Bingo" has 2 syllables: bing · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "bingo"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bingo" is /ˈbɪŋ.ɡəʊ/.

What does "bingo" mean?▾

Bingo: A game of chance for two or more players, who mark off numbers on a grid as they are announced by the caller; the game is won by the first person to call out "bingo!" or "house!" after crossing off all numbers on the grid or in one line of the grid.

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