How to pronounce shako
Say it like SHAY-koh. Shako has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAY).
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- SHAY
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shako pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of shako
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SHAY-koh.
What does shako mean?
- A stiff, cylindrical military dress hat with a metal plate in front, a short visor, and a plume.
- A bearskin or busby.
- The squilla or mantis shrimp.
Where does shako come from?
Borrowed from French shako, from Hungarian csákó (“cylindrical military dress hat worn by the Hungarian hussars from the 18th century to World War I”).
Questions about saying shako
How do you pronounce shako?
Say SHAY-koh. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃeɪkoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈʃeɪkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shako?
Shako has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAY). Broken into parts: SHAY · koh.
Is shako 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 /ˈʃeɪkəʊ/ (SHAY-koh).