How to pronounce arco
Say it like AR-koh. Arco has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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US American/ˈɑrkoʊ/AR-koh
UK British/ˈɑːkəʊ/AH-koh
- AR
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arco pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of arco
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AH-koh.
What does arco mean?
adverb
- A note in string instrument musical notation indicating that the bow is to be used in the usual way, usually following a passage that is played pizzicato.
- A passage to be played in this way.
Where does arco come from?
From Italian arco (“bow”).
Questions about saying arco
How do you pronounce arco?
Say AR-koh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrkoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈɑːkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arco?
Arco has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · koh.
Is arco 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 /ˈɑːkəʊ/ (AH-koh).