3 syllables: An, drew Cuo, mo. Stress on An.
AN-droo-kwoh-moh
/ˈæn.dɹuː ˌkwoʊ.moʊ/
Andrew Cuomo is pronounced AN-droo-kwoh-moh (/ˈæn.dɹuː ˌkwoʊ.moʊ/). It has three syllables (An-drew Cuo-mo), with the stress on "An". As a proper noun, a proper noun referring to the former Governor of New York, Andrew M. Cuomo. The two-part name is standard English usage, with stress commonly placed on the second syllable of Cuomo and on the surname, requiring clear enunciation of the d-/uɒ/ vowel sequence and the /kwoʊ/ sound in Cuomo. Overall, pronunciation should be precise and widely intelligible in formal and media contexts.
proper nounA proper noun referring to the former Governor of New York, Andrew M. Cuomo. The two-part name is standard English usage, with stress commonly placed on the second syllable of Cuomo and on the surname, requiring clear enunciation of the d-/uɒ/ vowel sequence and the /kwoʊ/ sound in Cuomo. Overall, pronunciation should be precise and widely intelligible in formal and media contexts.
How to Pronounce Andrew Cuomo
"- Andrew Cuomo announced new healthcare reforms at the press conference."
"- The audience listened as Andrew Cuomo spoke about state budgets."
"- Critics debated Andrew Cuomo's approach to crisis management."
Pronounce as /ˈændruː ˈkuːmoʊ/ in US English, with primary stress on aɪ of Andrew? No—standard is 'AN-dru' with strong first syllable: /ˈændruː/. Cuomo is /ˈkuːmoʊ/ in US. In UK, you may hear /ˈændruː ˈkjuːməʊ/. In Australian, /ˈændɹuː ˈkjuːməʊ/. Focus on crisp separation: AN-druo; first syllable of Cuomo long /uː/, second syllable /moʊ/ for US. Audio reference: you can compare with recordings from major outlets; mirror the pattern: emphasized first syllables, avoid collapsing sounds.
Common errors: (1) Merging Andrew and Cuomo into one flow, (2) Reducing Cuomo to /ˈkuːmoʊ/ with weak first syllable; (3) Slurring the /r/ or misplacing stress. Correction: say /ˈændruː/ clearly, pause slightly before Cuomo, emphasize /kuː/ and /moʊ/. Ensure final /oʊ/ is smooth, not a clipped /o/.
US: strong /ˈændruː/ + /ˈkuːmoʊ/, with rhoticity present; UK: /ˈændruː ˈkjuːməʊ/ with non-rhotic /r/, some speakers use /ˈkjuːməʊ/; AU: /ˈændɹuː ˈkjuːməʊ/ with approximant /ɹ/ and non-rhotic tendencies. Vowel duration and /juː/ transitions can vary: US favors /kuːmoʊ/, UK/AU may use /kjuːməʊ/ or /ˈkjuːməʊ/; practice listening to regional voices.
The difficulty comes from the two-part structure and sequence: a stressed first name with a long /æ/ to /æː/ vowel, followed by Cuomo with a long /uː/ and a final /moʊ/ or /məʊ/ depending on accent. The transition /duː/ to /ˈkuːmoʊ/ demands precise mouth positioning to avoid blending. Additionally, the non-native speaker might misplace stress or reduce vowels.
A unique detail is the subtle /r/ in American English after the 'And' in Andrew; while not a rolled /r/, the /r/ sound is retained in US usage, whereas in some UK and AU speakers it may be less pronounced or more muted due to rhoticity differences. Ensure /dr/ cluster in Andrew is crisp, with a clear /d/ followed by a light /r/.
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Andrew is a traditional English given name derived from the Greek name Andreas, meaning manly or masculine. Cuomo is an Italian surname from the region of Sicily; it is a shortened or regionalized form of a patronymic or occupational surname, seen in several Italian families and communities. The combination “Andrew Cuomo” reflects a common Anglophone naming convention: an English or American given name paired with an Italian surname due to immigration patterns in the United States. The first name Andrew appears in English texts from the Middle Ages and has remained common through modern times, retaining its original meaning of manliness. Cuomo as a surname has historical presence in the Italian diaspora; in the US, it is particularly associated with the Cuomo family in politics and media. The phrase became widely recognized during Andrew Cuomo’s governorship, elevating its recognition in contemporary English usage. The name likely entered broad public discourse in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, especially through state government press coverage, debates, and interviews. In pronunciation, both names are stressed: Andrew typically stresses the first syllable, and Cuomo is commonly heard with a stress on the first syllable within the surname in American English, but media formats often place primary stress on Cuomo’s first syllable while maintaining clear enunciation of the second syllable’s /oʊ/ vowel. Overall, the modern usage emphasizes clarity, formality, and public speech conventions in political communication.
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