How to pronounce bocor
Say it like boh-KOR. Bocor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOR).
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- boh
- KOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bocor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of bocor
- 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: boh-KAW.
What does bocor mean?
- A voodoo practitioner who deals with malefic as well as beneficial effects; a sorcerer.
Where does bocor come from?
From Haitian Creole bòkò, from Fon bókɔ́nɔ̀ (“soothsayer”).
Words that rhyme with bocor
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Questions about saying bocor
How do you pronounce bocor?
Say boh-KOR. The American pronunciation is /boʊˈkoʊr/. In British English it is /bəʊˈkɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bocor?
Bocor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOR). Broken into parts: boh · KOR.
Is bocor 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 /bəʊˈkɔː/ (boh-KAW).