How to pronounce yuko
Say it like YOO-koh. Yuko has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
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- YOO
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yuko pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of yuko
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: YOO-koh.
What does yuko mean?
- The score for a throw that lands the opponent on his or her side.
Questions about saying yuko
How do you pronounce yuko?
Say YOO-koh. The American pronunciation is /ˈjukoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈjuːkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yuko?
Yuko has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · koh.
Is yuko 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 /ˈjuːkəʊ/ (YOO-koh).