How to pronounce rococo
Say it like ruh-KOH-koh. Rococo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/rəˈkoʊˌkoʊ/ruh-KOH-koh
UK British/rəˈkəʊkəʊ/ruh-KOH-koh
- ruh
- KOH
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rococo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of rococo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ruh-KOH-koh.
What does rococo mean?
noun
- A style of baroque architecture and decorative art, from 18th-century France, having elaborate ornamentation.
- A piece of ornamentation in this style.
- Of or relating to the rococo style.
- Over-elaborate or complicated; opulent.
- Old-fashioned.
Where does rococo come from?
Borrowed from French rococo.
Words that rhyme with rococo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rococo.
Questions about saying rococo
How do you pronounce rococo?
Say ruh-KOH-koh. The American pronunciation is /rəˈkoʊˌkoʊ/. In British English it is /rəˈkəʊkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rococo?
Rococo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOH). Broken into parts: ruh · KOH · koh.
Is rococo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /rəˈkəʊkəʊ/ (ruh-KOH-koh).