How to pronounce cocking
Say it like KOK-ing. Cocking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOK).
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- KOK
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cocking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cocking
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOK-ing.
What does cocking mean?
- present participle and gerund of cock
- A boastful tilt; the act of cocking something.“cockings of the head”
Where does cocking come from?
From cock (“a male bird, esp.
Words that rhyme with cocking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cocking.
Questions about saying cocking
How do you pronounce cocking?
Say KOK-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cocking?
Cocking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOK). Broken into parts: KOK · ing.
Is cocking 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 /ˈkɒkɪŋ/ (KOK-ing).