How to pronounce bunco
Say it like BUHNG-koh. Bunco has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHNG).
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- BUHNG
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bunco pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of bunco
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BUHNG-koh.
What does bunco mean?
- A swindle or confidence trick.
- A parlor game played in teams with three dice, originating in England but popular among suburban women in the United States at the beginning of the 21st century.
- A brigand.
- To swindle (someone).
Where does bunco come from?
Reportedly from Spanish banca, a card game.
Questions about saying bunco
How do you pronounce bunco?
Say BUHNG-koh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌŋkoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈbʌŋkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bunco?
Bunco has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHNG). Broken into parts: BUHNG · koh.
Is bunco 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 /ˈbʌŋkəʊ/ (BUHNG-koh).