How to Pronounce Filo

To pronounce "filo", say FIL-o — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

4

Letters

FIL-o

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💡 Tip for remembering “filo”

"filo" has 2 syllables: fil-o. It rhymes with niello and gweilo, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: philo — easy to mix up when writing.

What does filo mean?

noun

  1. A type of dough, originating in Mediterranean cuisine, that is used in thin layers to make pastries (such as baklava and apple strudel) and pies and becomes very flaky when cooked.

Words that rhyme with filo

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

niellogweilophilophilo-cheiloaguilocelo

Related words

filipinxfil-amafamfilkfilimentfubuhofanfyllo

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "filo"?▾

"Filo" has 2 syllables: fil · o.

What does "filo" mean?▾

Filo: A type of dough, originating in Mediterranean cuisine, that is used in thin layers to make pastries (such as baklava and apple strudel) and pies and becomes very flaky when cooked.

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