How to pronounce electrotango
Say it like uh-LEK-troh-tang-goh. Electrotango has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK).
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- uh
- LEK
- troh
- tang
- goh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Electrotango pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- trohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tangGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of electrotango
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-LEK-troh-tang-goh.
What does electrotango mean?
- A form of tango with electronic music elements.
Where does electrotango come from?
From electro + tango.
Questions about saying electrotango
How do you pronounce electrotango?
Say uh-LEK-troh-tang-goh. The American pronunciation is /əˈlɛktroʊˌtæŋɡoʊ/. In British English it is /əˈlɛktrəʊˌtæŋɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in electrotango?
Electrotango has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK). Broken into parts: uh · LEK · troh · tang · goh.
Is electrotango 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 /əˈlɛktrəʊˌtæŋɡəʊ/ (uh-LEK-troh-tang-goh).