How to pronounce dekko
Say it like DEK-oh. Dekko has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK).
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- DEK
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dekko pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of dekko
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DEK-oh.
What does dekko mean?
- A look; a glance.
Words that rhyme with dekko
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Words that sound like dekko
Questions about saying dekko
How do you pronounce dekko?
Say DEK-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛkoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈdɛkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dekko?
Dekko has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK). Broken into parts: DEK · oh.
Is dekko 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 /ˈdɛkəʊ/ (DEK-oh).
What words sound the same as dekko?
Dekko sounds the same as deco in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.