How to pronounce horoeka
Say it like hoh-roh-EE-kuh. Horoeka has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EE).
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- hoh
- roh
- EE
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Horoeka pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of horoeka
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hoh-roh-EE-kuh.
What does horoeka mean?
- The lancewood tree, Pseudopanax crassifolius.
Where does horoeka come from?
From Māori horoeka.
Words that rhyme with horoeka
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Questions about saying horoeka
How do you pronounce horoeka?
Say hoh-roh-EE-kuh. The American pronunciation is /hoʊroʊˈikə/. In British English it is /həʊrəʊˈiːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in horoeka?
Horoeka has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EE). Broken into parts: hoh · roh · EE · kuh.
Is horoeka 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 /həʊrəʊˈiːkə/ (hoh-roh-EE-kuh).