How to pronounce cocksucker
Say it like KOK-suhk-er. Cocksucker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOK).
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- KOK
- suhk
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cocksucker 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.
- suhkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cocksucker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOK-suhk-uh.
What does cocksucker mean?
- A very annoying or objectionable person; any contemptible person.“I'm extremely happy that I'm not a part of a committee that cocksucker is in.”
Where does cocksucker come from?
From cock + sucker.
Questions about saying cocksucker
How do you pronounce cocksucker?
Say KOK-suhk-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑkˌsʌkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒkˌsʌkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cocksucker?
Cocksucker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOK). Broken into parts: KOK · suhk · er.
Is cocksucker pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɒkˌsʌkə/ (KOK-suhk-uh).