How to pronounce concocting
Say it like kun-KOK-ting. Concocting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOK).
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- kun
- KOK
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Concocting 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.
- KOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of concocting
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kun-KOK-ting.
What does concocting mean?
- present participle and gerund of concoct How to pronounce concoct
Questions about saying concocting
How do you pronounce concocting?
Say kun-KOK-ting. The American pronunciation is /kənˈkɑktɪŋ/. In British English it is /kənˈkɒktɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in concocting?
Concocting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOK). Broken into parts: kun · KOK · ting.
Is concocting 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 /kənˈkɒktɪŋ/ (kun-KOK-ting).