How to pronounce Bangkok
Say it like bang-KOK. Bangkok has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOK).
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- bang
- KOK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bangkok pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bangKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- KOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Bangkok
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: bang-KOK.
Other ways to say Bangkok
Bangkok also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- BANG-kahk /ˈbæŋkɑk/
What does Bangkok mean?
- the capital and largest city and chief port of Thailand; a leading city in southeastern Asia; noted for Buddhist architecture
Where does Bangkok come from?
From the place name Bangkok.
Words that rhyme with Bangkok
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Bangkok.
Questions about saying Bangkok
How do you pronounce Bangkok?
Say bang-KOK. The American pronunciation is /bæŋˈkɑk/. In British English it is /bæŋˈkɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Bangkok?
Bangkok has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOK). Broken into parts: bang · KOK.
Is Bangkok pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /bæŋˈkɒk/ (bang-KOK).