How to pronounce narco
Say it like NAR-koh. Narco has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAR).
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US American/ˈnɑrkoʊ/NAR-koh
UK British/ˈnɑːkəʊ/NAH-koh
- NAR
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Narco pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NARSay 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 narco
- 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: NAH-koh.
What does narco mean?
noun
- Narcotics.
- A Latin American drug baron, usually from Colombia or Mexico.
- Someone suffering from narcolepsy.
Where does narco come from?
Clipping of narcotics.
Questions about saying narco
How do you pronounce narco?
Say NAR-koh. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑrkoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈnɑːkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in narco?
Narco has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAR). Broken into parts: NAR · koh.
Is narco 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 /ˈnɑːkəʊ/ (NAH-koh).