How to pronounce okrug
Say it like OK-rug. Okrug has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce okrug. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- OK
- rug
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Okrug pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- rugKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of okrug
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OK-rug.
What does okrug mean?
- An administrative division of some Slavic states.
Questions about saying okrug
How do you pronounce okrug?
Say OK-rug. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑkrʌɡ/. In British English it is /ˈɒkrʌɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in okrug?
Okrug has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK). Broken into parts: OK · rug.
Is okrug 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 /ˈɒkrʌɡ/ (OK-rug).