How to pronounce alco
Say it like AL-koh. Alco has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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US American/ˈælkoʊ/AL-koh
UK British/ˈælkəʊ/AL-koh
- AL
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alco 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.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of alco
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AL-koh.
What does alco mean?
noun
- A small South American dog, domesticated by the natives, now thought to be extinct.
- An alcoholic.
Questions about saying alco
How do you pronounce alco?
Say AL-koh. The American pronunciation is /ˈælkoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈælkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alco?
Alco has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · koh.
Is alco pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈælkəʊ/ (AL-koh).