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