How to pronounce albacores
Say it like AL-buh-korz. Albacores has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- buh
- korz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Albacores 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.
- korzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of albacores
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AL-buh-kawz.
What does albacores mean?
- plural of albacore How to pronounce albacore
Questions about saying albacores
How do you pronounce albacores?
Say AL-buh-korz. The American pronunciation is /ˈælbəkɔrz/. In British English it is /ˈælbəkɔːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in albacores?
Albacores has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · buh · korz.
Is albacores 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 /ˈælbəkɔːz/ (AL-buh-kawz).