How to pronounce sirocco
Say it like sih-ROK-oh. Sirocco has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROK).
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- sih
- ROK
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sirocco pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ROKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of sirocco
- 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: sih-ROK-oh.
What does sirocco mean?
- A hot and often strong southerly to southeasterly wind on the Mediterranean that originates in the Sahara and adjacent North African regions.
- A draft of hot air from an artificial source of heat.
Where does sirocco come from?
Borrowed from Italian scirocco (“south-east wind”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with sirocco
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Questions about saying sirocco
How do you pronounce sirocco?
Say sih-ROK-oh. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈrɑkoʊ/. In British English it is /sɪˈrɒkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sirocco?
Sirocco has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROK). Broken into parts: sih · ROK · oh.
Is sirocco 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 /sɪˈrɒkəʊ/ (sih-ROK-oh).