How to pronounce Marco
Say it like MAR-koh. Marco has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
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US American/ˈmɑrkoʊ/MAR-koh
UK British/ˈmɑːkəʊ/MAH-koh
- MAR
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marco pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Marco
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MAH-koh.
What does Marco mean?
interjection
- Shouted by a player of the game Marco Polo. Compare Polo.
Questions about saying Marco
How do you pronounce Marco?
Say MAR-koh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrkoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Marco?
Marco has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · koh.
Is Marco 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 /ˈmɑːkəʊ/ (MAH-koh).