How to pronounce kokoro
Say it like KOH-kuh-roh. Kokoro has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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US American/ˈkoʊkəˌroʊ/KOH-kuh-roh
UK British/ˈkəʊkəˌrəʊ/KOH-kuh-roh
- KOH
- kuh
- roh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kokoro pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of kokoro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-kuh-roh.
What does kokoro mean?
noun
- A heart.
Questions about saying kokoro
How do you pronounce kokoro?
Say KOH-kuh-roh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊkəˌroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊkəˌrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kokoro?
Kokoro has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · kuh · roh.
Is kokoro 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 /ˈkəʊkəˌrəʊ/ (KOH-kuh-roh).