How to pronounce banco
Say it like BANG-koh. Banco has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BANG).
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US American/ˈbæŋkoʊ/BANG-koh
UK British/ˈbæŋkəʊ/BANG-koh
- BANG
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Banco pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BANGSay 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 banco
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BANG-koh.
What does banco mean?
adjective
- Being or relating to a type of court involving a bench of judges, often an appeals court.
- A bank, especially that of Venice; formerly used to indicate bank money, as distinguished from the current money when it has become depreciated.“banco money”
- In baccarat or chemin de fer, a bet on the banker hand.
- In baccarat or chemin de fer, to bet an amount equal to the entire bankroll currently being offered by the banker.
Where does banco come from?
From in banco, from Latin in banco.
Questions about saying banco
How do you pronounce banco?
Say BANG-koh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæŋkoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈbæŋkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in banco?
Banco has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BANG). Broken into parts: BANG · koh.
Is banco 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 /ˈbæŋkəʊ/ (BANG-koh).