How to pronounce bronco
Say it like BRONG-koh. Bronco has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRONG).
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- BRONG
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bronco pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRONGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of bronco
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BRONG-koh.
What does bronco mean?
- A horse of western North America that is wild or not fully broken.
Where does bronco come from?
Borrowed from Spanish bronco (“rough”), 19th c.
Questions about saying bronco
How do you pronounce bronco?
Say BRONG-koh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɑŋkoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈbrɒŋkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bronco?
Bronco has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRONG). Broken into parts: BRONG · koh.
Is bronco 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 /ˈbrɒŋkəʊ/ (BRONG-koh).