How to pronounce bedrock
Say it like BED-rok. Bedrock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BED).
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- BED
- rok
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bedrock pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- rokGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of bedrock
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BED-rok.
What does bedrock mean?
- The solid rock found at some depth below the ground surface.
- A basis or foundation.“If culture is the bedrock of a society, then language is the cornerstone of culture.”
- To establish on a solid foundation.
Where does bedrock come from?
From bed (“a layer on top of which something else rests.”) + rock.
Questions about saying bedrock
How do you pronounce bedrock?
Say BED-rok. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛˌdrɑk/. In British English it is /ˈbɛdrɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bedrock?
Bedrock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BED). Broken into parts: BED · rok.
Is bedrock 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 /ˈbɛdrɒk/ (BED-rok).