How to pronounce flamenco
Say it like fluh-MENG-koh. Flamenco has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MENG).
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- fluh
- MENG
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flamenco pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MENGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- kohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of flamenco
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: fluh-MENG-koh.
What does flamenco mean?
- A genre of folk music and dance native to Andalusia, in Spain.
- A song or dance performed in such a style.
- To dance flamenco.
Where does flamenco come from?
Borrowed from Spanish flamenco, from Middle Dutch vlaminc (“Fleming”) (> Dutch Vlaming).
Questions about saying flamenco
How do you pronounce flamenco?
Say fluh-MENG-koh. The American pronunciation is /fləˈmɛŋˌkoʊ/. In British English it is /fləˈmɛŋkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flamenco?
Flamenco has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MENG). Broken into parts: fluh · MENG · koh.
Is flamenco 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 /fləˈmɛŋkəʊ/ (fluh-MENG-koh).