How to Pronounce "lo"
word
/ˈɫoʊ/
loh
/lˈəʊ/
loh
Definition
An old-fashioned English word used to draw attention to something, similar to “look” or “see.” It is mostly found in literature, religious texts, and fixed expressions such as “lo and behold.”
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫoʊ/
British English
/lˈəʊ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
loh
UK
loh
Listen in Context
Lo, the sun rises over the hill.
And lo, there was a bright star in the sky.
The old book says, “Lo, I am with you.”
I opened the door and, lo and behold, my brother was standing there.