How to pronounce narcose
Say it like nar-KOHS. Narcose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOHS).
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- nar
- KOHS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Narcose pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- narKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- KOHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of narcose
- 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 narcose mean?
- To place in a state of narcosis; to narcotize.
Words that rhyme with narcose
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Questions about saying narcose
How do you pronounce narcose?
Say nar-KOHS. The American pronunciation is /nɑrˈkoʊs/. In British English it is /nɑːˈkəʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in narcose?
Narcose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOHS). Broken into parts: nar · KOHS.
Is narcose 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 /nɑːˈkəʊs/ (nah-KOHS).