How to pronounce cockwarming
Say it like KOK-wor-ming. Cockwarming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOK).
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- KOK
- wor
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cockwarming 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.
- worGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cockwarming
- 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-waw-ming.
What does cockwarming mean?
- present participle and gerund of cockwarm
Where does cockwarming come from?
From cock + warming.
Questions about saying cockwarming
How do you pronounce cockwarming?
Say KOK-wor-ming. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑkˌwoʊrmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒkˌwɔːmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cockwarming?
Cockwarming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOK). Broken into parts: KOK · wor · ming.
Is cockwarming 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 /ˈkɒkˌwɔːmɪŋ/ (KOK-waw-ming).