How to pronounce steenbok
Say it like STEEN-bok. Steenbok has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEEN).
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- STEEN
- bok
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Steenbok pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STEENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- bokKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of steenbok
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: STEEN-bok.
What does steenbok mean?
- A common small antelope of southern and eastern Africa, Raphicerus campestris.
Where does steenbok come from?
From Afrikaans steenbok, from Dutch steenbok.
Questions about saying steenbok
How do you pronounce steenbok?
Say STEEN-bok. The American pronunciation is /ˈstinbɑk/. In British English it is /ˈstiːnbɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in steenbok?
Steenbok has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEEN). Broken into parts: STEEN · bok.
Is steenbok 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 /ˈstiːnbɒk/ (STEEN-bok).