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Igbo word

Imo

In Igbo, Imo means Imo State, with Owerri at its heart. Hear it spoken by a native Igbo speaker, and read it in real sentences.

What Imo means

Imo Place
Imo State, with Owerri at its heartPlays when a learner taps this state on the map of Ala Igbo in the introduction.

How to say it

Say it as I-mo. Say the name on its own and let the last syllable finish. Keep every vowel clear.

Igbo is tonal, so pitch can change a word’s meaning. The marks above show this reading. The recording is a native speaker.