How to pronounce markhor
Say it like MAR-kor. Markhor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
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US American/ˈmɑrkɔr/MAR-kor
UK British/ˈmɑːkɔː/MAH-kaw
- MAR
- kor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Markhor 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.
- korKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of markhor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAH-kaw.
What does markhor mean?
noun
- A large wild goat, Capra falconeri, especially Capra falconeri megaceros, syn. Capra megaceros, having huge flattened spiral horns, found in the western Himalayas.
Questions about saying markhor
How do you pronounce markhor?
Say MAR-kor. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrkɔr/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːkɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in markhor?
Markhor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · kor.
Is markhor 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 /ˈmɑːkɔː/ (MAH-kaw).