How to pronounce makhorka
Say it like muh-KOR-kuh. Makhorka has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOR).
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- muh
- KOR
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Makhorka pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of makhorka
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: muh-KAW-kuh.
What does makhorka mean?
- A coarse, strong type of tobacco (Nicotiana rustica), especially grown in Russia and Ukraine.
Questions about saying makhorka
How do you pronounce makhorka?
Say muh-KOR-kuh. The American pronunciation is /məˈkɔrkə/. In British English it is /məˈkɔːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in makhorka?
Makhorka has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOR). Broken into parts: muh · KOR · kuh.
Is makhorka pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /məˈkɔːkə/ (muh-KAW-kuh).