How to Pronounce "sappho"
word
ˈsæfoʊ
SAF-oh
ˈsæfəʊ
SAF-oh
Definition
Sappho was an ancient Greek poet from the island of Lesbos, famous for her lyric poetry about love and women. Her works and name are often linked to female same-sex love in literature.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsæfoʊ
British English
ˈsæfəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAF-oh
UK
SAF-oh
Listen in Context
Sappho lived on the Greek island of Lesbos.
Many poems by Sappho were about love.
We studied Sappho in our literature class.
A lot of people admire Sappho for her powerful words about love and identity.