Pronunciation: [fˈaɹə͡ʊ] (IPA) 
The correct spelling of the word is "Pharaoh", not "Pharo". The IPA phonetic transcription for "Pharaoh" is /ˈfeɪrəʊ/. It comprises two syllables, pronounced as "fay-roh". The first syllable, "fay", is pronounced with a long 'a' sound and the second syllable, "roh", is pronounced with a long 'o' sound. The word is commonly used to refer to the rulers of ancient Egypt and is rooted in the Greek word "pharaō", which means "great house".
The word "pharo" can refer to two different things, and the etymology varies depending on the context.
1. Pharaoh (Egyptian ruler):
The term "Pharaoh" is derived from the Egyptian word "per-aa", which means "great house" or "palace". It originally referred to the palace complex where the Egyptian king resided. Over time, "Pharaoh" came to be used as a title for the Egyptian ruler, indicating their divine status and supreme authority.
2. Faro (card game):
"Faro" is a card game that originated in France. The word itself is derived from the French word "pharaon" or "pharaoh", which was used to describe a king in a deck of cards. The game became popular in the 18th and 19th centuries, and the name "faro" stuck with it.
