How to pronounce marcos
Say it like MAR-kohs. Marcos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
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US American/ˈmɑrkoʊs/MAR-kohs
UK British/ˈmɑːkəʊs/MAH-kohs
- MAR
- kohs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marcos 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.
- kohsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of marcos
- 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-kohs.
What does marcos mean?
noun
- plural of marco How to pronounce marco
Questions about saying marcos
How do you pronounce marcos?
Say MAR-kohs. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrkoʊs/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːkəʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marcos?
Marcos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · kohs.
Is marcos 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 /ˈmɑːkəʊs/ (MAH-kohs).