How to pronounce kouroi
Say it like KOO-roy. Kouroi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO).
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- KOO
- roy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kouroi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- royKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of kouroi
American and British speakers say kouroi in essentially the same way: /ˈkurɔɪ/ in the US and /ˈkuːrɔɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOO-roy.
What does kouroi mean?
- plural of kouros How to pronounce kouros
Questions about saying kouroi
How do you pronounce kouroi?
Say KOO-roy. The American pronunciation is /ˈkurɔɪ/. In British English it is /ˈkuːrɔɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kouroi?
Kouroi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO). Broken into parts: KOO · roy.
Do Americans and Brits say kouroi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkurɔɪ/ and the British form is /ˈkuːrɔɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.