To pronounce "ohio", say OH-io — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
ohio
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"ohio" has 2 syllables: oh-io. It rhymes with brio and cryo-, if that helps it stick.
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"Ohio" has 2 syllables: oh · io.
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