How to pronounce sarcococca
Say it like sar-koh-KAH-kuh. Sarcococca has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAH).
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- sar
- koh
- KAH
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sarcococca pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sarGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sarcococca
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- 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: sah-koh-KOK-uh.
What does sarcococca mean?
- Any plant of the genus Sarcococca, native to Asia and Central America.
Where does sarcococca come from?
Borrowed from translingual Sarcococca.
Words that rhyme with sarcococca
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sarcococca.
Questions about saying sarcococca
How do you pronounce sarcococca?
Say sar-koh-KAH-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɑrkoʊˈkɑkə/. In British English it is /ˌsɑːkəʊˈkɒkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sarcococca?
Sarcococca has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAH). Broken into parts: sar · koh · KAH · kuh.
Is sarcococca pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌsɑːkəʊˈkɒkə/ (sah-koh-KOK-uh).