How to pronounce acock
Say it like uh-KAHK. Acock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAHK).
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- uh
- KAHK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acock pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of acock
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-KOK.
What does acock mean?
- In a cocked or turned-up fashion.
- Defiantly.
Where does acock come from?
From a- + cock.
Words that rhyme with acock
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of acock.
Questions about saying acock
How do you pronounce acock?
Say uh-KAHK. The American pronunciation is /əˈkɑk/. In British English it is /əˈkɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acock?
Acock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAHK). Broken into parts: uh · KAHK.
Is acock pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /əˈkɒk/ (uh-KOK).