How to pronounce Waco
Say it like WAY-koh. Waco has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY).
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US American/ˈweɪkoʊ/WAY-koh
UK British/ˈweɪkəʊ/WAY-koh
- WAY
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waco pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAYSay 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 Waco
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: WAY-koh.
What does Waco mean?
noun
- a city in east central Texas
Questions about saying Waco
How do you pronounce Waco?
Say WAY-koh. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪkoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈweɪkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Waco?
Waco has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY). Broken into parts: WAY · koh.
Is Waco 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 /ˈweɪkəʊ/ (WAY-koh).