How to pronounce blackcock
Say it like BLAK-kawk. Blackcock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce blackcock. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BLAK
- kawk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blackcock pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kawkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of blackcock
American and British speakers say blackcock in essentially the same way: /ˈblækkɔk/ in the US and /ˈblækkɔːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLAK-kawk.
What does blackcock mean?
- The male black grouse (Lyrurus tetrix).
Where does blackcock come from?
From black + cock.
Questions about saying blackcock
How do you pronounce blackcock?
Say BLAK-kawk. The American pronunciation is /ˈblækkɔk/. In British English it is /ˈblækkɔːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blackcock?
Blackcock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAK). Broken into parts: BLAK · kawk.
Do Americans and Brits say blackcock the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblækkɔk/ and the British form is /ˈblækkɔːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.