How to pronounce biko
Say it like BEE-koh. Biko has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE).
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US American/ˈbikoʊ/BEE-koh
UK British/ˈbiːkəʊ/BEE-koh
- BEE
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biko pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of biko
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BEE-koh.
What does biko mean?
noun
- A sweet rice cake from the Philippines, made with coconut milk and brown sugar.
Questions about saying biko
How do you pronounce biko?
Say BEE-koh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbikoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈbiːkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biko?
Biko has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE). Broken into parts: BEE · koh.
Is biko 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 /ˈbiːkəʊ/ (BEE-koh).