How to pronounce olykoek
Say it like OL-uh-kuuk. Olykoek has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OL).
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- OL
- uh
- kuuk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Olykoek pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kuukGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of olykoek
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OL-ih-kuk.
What does olykoek mean?
- A doughnut.
Where does olykoek come from?
From Dutch oliekoek (“oily cake”).
Questions about saying olykoek
How do you pronounce olykoek?
Say OL-uh-kuuk. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑləˌkʊk/. In British English it is /ˈɒlɪkʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in olykoek?
Olykoek has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OL). Broken into parts: OL · uh · kuuk.
Is olykoek 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 /ˈɒlɪkʊk/ (OL-ih-kuk).