How to Pronounce Bingo
Bingo
'bɪŋɡoʊ
Syllables:
bin·go
Part of speech:
noun
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Definition
Bingo is a game where people mark numbers on cards and try to get a full line or pattern to win.
Examples
- She shouted 'Bingo!' when she completed a line of numbers on her card.
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Words With Similar Sounds
Lingo
'lɪŋɡoʊ
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Common Word Combinations
| Phrase | Type | Stress Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| play bingo | collocation | play BINgo | We love to play bingo every Friday night. |
| bingo night | collocation | BINgo night | The community center hosts a bingo night weekly. |
| call bingo | collocation | call BINgo | She will call bingo when the game is over. |
| bingo caller | collocation | BINgo caller | The bingo caller announced the winning numbers clearly. |
Fun Fact
The word 'bingo' comes from a game called 'beano,' where players shouted 'beano' when winning; a player once accidentally yelled 'bingo,' and the name stuck.
Word Family
noun
bingo
A game where players mark numbers on cards as they are called, trying to complete a pattern.
"We played bingo at the community center last night."
verb
bingo
To win or call out the word 'bingo' in the game after completing a pattern.
"She quickly bingoed after marking all her numbers."
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