How to pronounce concoct
Say it like kun-KOKT. Concoct has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOKT).
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- kun
- KOKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Concoct pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KOKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of concoct
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kun-KOKT.
What does concoct mean?
- To prepare something by mixing various ingredients, especially to prepare food for cooking.“to concoct a potion”
- To contrive something using skill or ingenuity.“to concoct a cunning plan”
Where does concoct come from?
From Latin concoquō (“boil, prepare, digest”) (influenced by the participle concoctus), from con- (“together”) + coquō (“cook”).
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Words that rhyme with concoct
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Questions about saying concoct
How do you pronounce concoct?
Say kun-KOKT. The American pronunciation is /kənˈkɑkt/. In British English it is /kənˈkɒkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in concoct?
Concoct has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOKT). Broken into parts: kun · KOKT.
Is concoct 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 /kənˈkɒkt/ (kun-KOKT).