How to pronounce milko
Say it like MIL-koh. Milko has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL).
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US American/ˈmɪlkoʊ/MIL-koh
UK British/ˈmɪlkəʊ/MIL-koh
- MIL
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Milko pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of milko
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MIL-koh.
What does milko mean?
noun
- A milkman or milkwoman
Where does milko come from?
From milk + -o (“diminutive suffix”).
Questions about saying milko
How do you pronounce milko?
Say MIL-koh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪlkoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈmɪlkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in milko?
Milko has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL). Broken into parts: MIL · koh.
Is milko 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 /ˈmɪlkəʊ/ (MIL-koh).