How to pronounce kakuro
Say it like kah-KUUR-oh. Kakuro has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUUR).
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- kah
- KUUR
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kakuro pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- KUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of kakuro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kah-KOOR-oh.
What does kakuro mean?
- A type of number puzzle, similar to a crossword but with numbers. Each "clue" is the sum of the digits to be placed in its group of squares, and no digit can be repeated within a group.
Words that rhyme with kakuro
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kakuro.
Questions about saying kakuro
How do you pronounce kakuro?
Say kah-KUUR-oh. The American pronunciation is /kɑˈkʊroʊ/. In British English it is /ˌkɑːˈkʊərəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kakuro?
Kakuro has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUUR). Broken into parts: kah · KUUR · oh.
Is kakuro 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 /ˌkɑːˈkʊərəʊ/ (kah-KOOR-oh).