How to pronounce boko
Say it like BOH-koh. Boko has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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- BOH
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boko pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of boko
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-koh.
What does boko mean?
- The nose.
Words that rhyme with boko
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of boko.
Questions about saying boko
How do you pronounce boko?
Say BOH-koh. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊkoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boko?
Boko has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · koh.
Is boko 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 /ˈbəʊkəʊ/ (BOH-koh).