word
Business
IPO
eye-pee-OH
/ˌaɪpiːˈoʊ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
IPO
Dictionary meaning
Initial Public Offering — first sale of a company's stock to the public.
Examples
- The IPO valued the company at $2 billion, making early employees wealthy.
Pronunciation tips
Three letters, spelled out. Stands for 'initial public offering'.
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