how to pronounce leo

/ˈliːəʊ/

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leo is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of leo in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… definitely more of a Leo though do you …”

meanings of leo

name:

A surname.
A constellation of the zodiac, shaped approximately like a lion and containing the bright star Regulus.
Acronym of Lyons Electronic Office Computer: an early British computer.
A male given name from Latin, borne by numerous saints and 13 popes.
The zodiac sign for the Lion, ruled by the Sun and covering July 23 - August 22 (tropical astrology) or August 16 - September 15 (sidereal astrology).

noun:

Someone with a Leo star sign.
Acronym of low Earth orbit.
Acronym of law enforcement officer.
Abbreviation of leotard.

leo frequency in english - C1 level of CEFR

the word leo occurs in english on average 9 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.