How to pronounce bancor
Say it like BAN-kor. Bancor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAN).
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- BAN
- kor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bancor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- korGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of bancor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAN-kaw.
What does bancor mean?
- A hypothetical supranational currency.
Where does bancor come from?
Coined by John Maynard Keynes in 1940-42, based on French banque (“bank”) and or (“gold”).
Questions about saying bancor
How do you pronounce bancor?
Say BAN-kor. The American pronunciation is /ˈbænˌkɔr/. In British English it is /ˈbænˌkɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bancor?
Bancor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAN). Broken into parts: BAN · kor.
Is bancor 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 /ˈbænˌkɔː/ (BAN-kaw).