How to pronounce steinbock
Say it like STYNE-bok. Steinbock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STYNE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce steinbock. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- STYNE
- bok
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Steinbock pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- bokGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of steinbock
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: STYNE-bok.
What does steinbock mean?
- A type of ibex (Capra ibex).
Where does steinbock come from?
From German Steinbock.
Questions about saying steinbock
How do you pronounce steinbock?
Say STYNE-bok. The American pronunciation is /ˈstaɪnˌbɑk/. In British English it is /ˈstaɪnˌbɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in steinbock?
Steinbock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STYNE). Broken into parts: STYNE · bok.
Is steinbock 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 /ˈstaɪnˌbɒk/ (STYNE-bok).