How to pronounce Bamako
Say it like BAM-uh-koh. Bamako has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAM).
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- BAM
- uh
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bamako pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Bamako
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BAM-uh-koh.
What does Bamako mean?
- The capital city of Mali.
Where does Bamako come from?
Borrowed from Bambara Bamakɔ.
Questions about saying Bamako
How do you pronounce Bamako?
Say BAM-uh-koh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæməkoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈbæməkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Bamako?
Bamako has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAM). Broken into parts: BAM · uh · koh.
Is Bamako 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 /ˈbæməkəʊ/ (BAM-uh-koh).