How to pronounce hackamore
Say it like HAK-uh-maw. Hackamore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAK).
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- HAK
- uh
- maw
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hackamore pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mawKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of hackamore
American and British speakers say hackamore in essentially the same way: /ˈhækəmɔ/ in the US and /ˈhækəmɔː/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAK-uh-maw.
What does hackamore mean?
- A kind of bridle with no bit.
Where does hackamore come from?
Perhaps from Spanish jáquima (“halter”).
Questions about saying hackamore
How do you pronounce hackamore?
Say HAK-uh-maw. The American pronunciation is /ˈhækəmɔ/. In British English it is /ˈhækəmɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hackamore?
Hackamore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAK). Broken into parts: HAK · uh · maw.
Do Americans and Brits say hackamore the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhækəmɔ/ and the British form is /ˈhækəmɔː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.