How to pronounce loco
Say it like LOH-koh. Loco has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH).
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- LOH
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loco pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of loco
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LOH-koh.
What does loco mean?
- A direction in written or printed music to be returning to the proper pitch after having played an octave higher or lower.
- Crazy.
- Intoxicated by eating locoweed.
- A certain species of Astragalus or Oxytropis, capable of causing locoism.
Where does loco come from?
Borrowed from Italian.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with loco
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Questions about saying loco
How do you pronounce loco?
Say LOH-koh. The American pronunciation is /ˈloʊkoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈləʊkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loco?
Loco has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH). Broken into parts: LOH · koh.
Is loco 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 /ˈləʊkəʊ/ (LOH-koh).