How to Pronounce "sirocco"
word
sɪˈɹɒkoʊ
si-RAH-koh
sɪɹˈɒkəʊ
si-ROK-oh
Definition
A hot, dry wind that blows from North Africa across the Mediterranean to southern Europe, often bringing dust and high temperatures.
IPA Transcription
American English
sɪˈɹɒkoʊ
British English
sɪɹˈɒkəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
si-RAH-koh
UK
si-ROK-oh
Listen in Context
The sirocco makes the air very hot and dry.
Farmers worry when a sirocco is coming.
The sirocco brings dust from the desert.
A strong sirocco last night kept everyone awake.