How to pronounce morocco
Say it like muh-ROK-oh. Morocco has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROK).
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- muh
- ROK
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Morocco 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.
- ROKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of morocco
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: muh-ROK-oh.
What does morocco mean?
- a kingdom (constitutional monarchy) in northwestern Africa with a largely Muslim population; achieved independence from France in 1956
- a soft pebble-grained leather made from goatskin; used for shoes and book bindings etc.
Where does morocco come from?
From the country name of Morocco, from which this leather was originally imported.
Words that rhyme with morocco
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of morocco.
Questions about saying morocco
How do you pronounce morocco?
Say muh-ROK-oh. The American pronunciation is /məˈrɑkoʊ/. In British English it is /məˈrɒkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in morocco?
Morocco has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROK). Broken into parts: muh · ROK · oh.
Is morocco pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /məˈrɒkəʊ/ (muh-ROK-oh).