How to Pronounce Biro

To pronounce "biro", say BIR-o — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbaɪ.ɹəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/ˈbaɪ.ɹəʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “biro”

"biro" has 2 syllables: bir-o. It rhymes with zero and miro, if that helps it stick.

What does biro mean?

noun

  1. A BIRO brand ballpoint pen.
  2. (by extension) Any ballpoint pen.

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Words that rhyme with biro

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

zeromirosubzerochiroeroberoethyrothyro-spiro-chiro-ramirocasimiro

Related words

ballpointballpenperuvianperuparkerpentel

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "biro"?▾

"Biro" has 2 syllables: bir · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "biro"?▾

The IPA transcription of "biro" is /ˈbaɪ.ɹəʊ/.

What does "biro" mean?▾

Biro: A BIRO brand ballpoint pen.

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