How to Pronounce Petro

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

PETR-o

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💡 Tip for remembering “petro”

"petro" has 2 syllables: petr-o. It rhymes with retro and retro-, if that helps it stick.

What does petro mean?

noun

  1. A Venezuelan cryptocurrency launched in 2018, supposed to be backed by the country's oil and mineral reserves. Symbol: ₽.

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Words that rhyme with petro

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retroretro-petro-metro-pietrodepetrofetrowjetrosulpetrotetro

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "petro"?▾

"Petro" has 2 syllables: petr · o.

What does "petro" mean?▾

Petro: A Venezuelan cryptocurrency launched in 2018, supposed to be backed by the country's oil and mineral reserves. Symbol: ₽.

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