How to pronounce konak
Say it like koh-NAHK. Konak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAHK).
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- koh
- NAHK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Konak pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- NAHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of konak
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-NAHK.
What does konak mean?
- A palace or other large official residence in Turkey or the Ottoman Empire.
Words that rhyme with konak
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of konak.
Questions about saying konak
How do you pronounce konak?
Say koh-NAHK. The American pronunciation is /koʊˈnɑk/. In British English it is /kəʊˈnɑːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in konak?
Konak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAHK). Broken into parts: koh · NAHK.
Is konak 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 /kəʊˈnɑːk/ (koh-NAHK).