How to pronounce zokor
Say it like ZOH-kor. Zokor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOH).
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US American/ˈzoʊkɔr/ZOH-kor
UK British/ˈzəʊkɔː/ZOH-kaw
- ZOH
- kor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zokor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- korKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of zokor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ZOH-kaw.
What does zokor mean?
noun
- Any Asiatic burrowing rodent native to Central Asia, in the genera Myospalax and Eospalax.
Questions about saying zokor
How do you pronounce zokor?
Say ZOH-kor. The American pronunciation is /ˈzoʊkɔr/. In British English it is /ˈzəʊkɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zokor?
Zokor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOH). Broken into parts: ZOH · kor.
Is zokor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈzəʊkɔː/ (ZOH-kaw).