Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

logo

/ˈloʊ.ɡoʊ/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.28 in modern English

Syllables: lo-go
IPA: /ˈloʊ.ɡoʊ/

5

Scrabble Score

4

Letters

2

Syllables

3

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A visual symbol or emblem that acts as a trademark or a means of identification of a company or organization.

noun

An audio recording for the same purpose; a jingle.

noun

A single graphic which contains one or more separate elements.

noun

An ensign, a badge of office, rank, or power.

noun

A corporate customer.

name

A programming language that uses turtle graphics to teach children the elements of programming.

Example Sentences

"The unified colour palette of reds, blues, and yellows used throughout the signage matches that of the institution’s logo and letterhead."
"Branding remains constant and TfL's roundel stays the dominant logo on trains and at stations."
"What about including a CD of your music or a copy of your audio logo/jingle in your promotional items […]"
"How many new logos did we close this quarter?"

Etymology

1937, clipping of logogram or logotype.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈloʊ.ɡoʊ/
British English: /ˈləʊ.ɡəʊ/

Inflected Forms

logos (plural)

Derived Forms

logoed logoless logomania logomark slogo sublogo

Phrases

logo 3 logo edit logo editor logo kid sonic logo

Synonyms

logotype

Rhymes With

togo hyogo pogo

Questions

How do you pronounce logo?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈloʊ.ɡoʊ/.
What does logo mean?: A visual symbol or emblem that acts as a trademark or a means of identification of a company or organization.
Where does logo come from?: 1937, clipping of logogram or logotype.

How to pronounce logo

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