How to pronounce berko
Say it like BUR-koh. Berko has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈbɝkoʊ/BUR-koh
UK British/ˈbɜːkəʊ/BUR-koh
- BUR
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Berko pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of berko
- 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: BUR-koh.
What does berko mean?
adjective
- Mad; crazy, especially with rage.
Where does berko come from?
Possibly from berserk with suffix -o.
Questions about saying berko
How do you pronounce berko?
Say BUR-koh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝkoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in berko?
Berko has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · koh.
Is berko 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 /ˈbɜːkəʊ/ (BUR-koh).