How to Pronounce "othello"
word
/əˈθɛɫoʊ/
uh-THEL-oh
/əˈθɛləʊ/
uh-THEL-oh
Definition
Othello is the title of a famous tragedy written by William Shakespeare, about a Moorish general in Venice. 'Othello' can also refer to the main character or a board game inspired by the story.
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈθɛɫoʊ/
British English
/əˈθɛləʊ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-THEL-oh
UK
uh-THEL-oh
Listen in Context
Othello is a play by Shakespeare.
The main character in Othello is a general.
Have you ever played Othello the board game?
In high school, we read Othello and discussed its themes.