How to pronounce hanko
Say it like HANG-koh. Hanko has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HANG).
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US American/ˈhæŋkoʊ/HANG-koh
UK British/ˈhæŋkəʊ/HANG-koh
- HANG
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hanko pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HANGSay 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 hanko
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HANG-koh.
What does hanko mean?
noun
- A traditional Japanese stamp bearing a personal seal, used (in place of a handwritten signature) to authorize or certify documents.
Questions about saying hanko
How do you pronounce hanko?
Say HANG-koh. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæŋkoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈhæŋkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hanko?
Hanko has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HANG). Broken into parts: HANG · koh.
Is hanko 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 /ˈhæŋkəʊ/ (HANG-koh).