How to pronounce albacore
Say it like AL-buh-kor. Albacore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- buh
- kor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Albacore pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- korKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of albacore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AL-buh-kaw.
What does albacore mean?
- A longfin tuna, a large marine fish (Thunnus alalunga) of warm seas, having edible flesh.
Questions about saying albacore
How do you pronounce albacore?
Say AL-buh-kor. The American pronunciation is /ˈælbəkoʊr/. In British English it is /ˈælbəkɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in albacore?
Albacore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · buh · kor.
Is albacore pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈælbəkɔː/ (AL-buh-kaw).