How to Pronounce "afro"
word
ˈæfɹoʊ
AF-roh
ˈæf.ɹoʊ
AF-roh
Definition
An 'afro' is a hairstyle where the hair is naturally curly and styled outward into a large, rounded shape, often worn by people of African descent. It can also refer to things relating to African culture.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæfɹoʊ
British English
ˈæf.ɹoʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AF-roh
UK
AF-roh
Listen in Context
She wears her hair in an afro.
His afro is very big and round.
I love the afro hairstyle.
She rocked her natural afro at the party last night.