How to pronounce buckhorn
Say it like BUHK-horn. Buckhorn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHK).
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- BUHK
- horn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buckhorn pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- hornGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of buckhorn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUHK-hawn.
What does buckhorn mean?
- A horn of a buck.
- A royal fern (Osmunda regalis).
- A narrowleaf plantain, a flowering plant of species Plantago lanceolata.
Where does buckhorn come from?
From buck + horn.
Questions about saying buckhorn
How do you pronounce buckhorn?
Say BUHK-horn. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌkˌhɔrn/. In British English it is /ˈbʌkˌhɔːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buckhorn?
Buckhorn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHK). Broken into parts: BUHK · horn.
Is buckhorn 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 /ˈbʌkˌhɔːn/ (BUHK-hawn).