How to pronounce ronko
Say it like RONG-koh. Ronko has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RONG).
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- RONG
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ronko pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RONGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of ronko
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: RONG-koh.
What does ronko mean?
- A traditional loose-fitting knee-length garment worn by chiefs, blacksmiths, warriors, and secret society officials in certain tribes of Sierra Leone, particularly the Limba, Koranko, and Yalunka, and said to protect against both natural and supernatural weapons when worn in battle.
Where does ronko come from?
From the Limba word hu-ronko.
Words that rhyme with ronko
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Questions about saying ronko
How do you pronounce ronko?
Say RONG-koh. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑŋkoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈrɒŋkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ronko?
Ronko has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RONG). Broken into parts: RONG · koh.
Is ronko 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 /ˈrɒŋkəʊ/ (RONG-koh).