How to pronounce okruh
Say it like AW-kruhy. Okruh has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
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- AW
- kruhy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Okruh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kruhyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of okruh
American and British speakers say okruh in essentially the same way: /ˈɔkrʊhj/ in the US and /ˈɔːkrʊhj/ in the UK.
British respelling: AW-kruhy.
What does okruh mean?
- Alternative form of okrug.
Questions about saying okruh
How do you pronounce okruh?
Say AW-kruhy. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔkrʊhj/. In British English it is /ˈɔːkrʊhj/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in okruh?
Okruh has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · kruhy.
Do Americans and Brits say okruh the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɔkrʊhj/ and the British form is /ˈɔːkrʊhj/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.