How To Pronounce Of course
of course
In British English, of course is pronounced /əvˈkɔːs/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [əvˈkʰʷɔːʴs]. In American English, it is pronounced /əvˈkɔːrs/.
Of course has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Of course has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the second syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is oO, where O is the stressed syllable.
Questions About Of course
How do you pronounce of course in British English?
In British English, of course is pronounced /əvˈkɔːs/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [əvˈkʰʷɔːʴs].
How do you pronounce of course in American English?
In American English, of course is pronounced /əvˈkɔːrs/.
How many syllables are in of course?
Of course has two syllables, /əv/ + /kɔːs/.
Where is the stress in of course?
The main stress is on the second syllable, /kɔːs/.
Do British and American English pronounce of course the same way?
No. British English has /əvˈkɔːs/ and American English has /əvˈkɔːrs/.
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