How to pronounce franco
Say it like FRANG-koh. Franco has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRANG).
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- FRANG
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Franco pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of franco
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FRANG-koh.
What does franco mean?
- The CFA franc as used in Equatorial Guinea, worth 4 ekwele.
- Alternative letter-case form of Franco (“French person”).
Where does franco come from?
From Italian franco (“French”).
Questions about saying franco
How do you pronounce franco?
Say FRANG-koh. The American pronunciation is /ˈfræŋkoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈfræŋkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in franco?
Franco has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRANG). Broken into parts: FRANG · koh.
Is franco 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 /ˈfræŋkəʊ/ (FRANG-koh).