How to pronounce concoctions
Say it like kun-KOK-shunz. Concoctions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOK).
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- kun
- KOK
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Concoctions 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of concoctions
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kun-KOK-shunz.
What does concoctions mean?
- plural of concoction How to pronounce concoction
Questions about saying concoctions
How do you pronounce concoctions?
Say kun-KOK-shunz. The American pronunciation is /kənˈkɑkʃənz/. In British English it is /kənˈkɒkʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in concoctions?
Concoctions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOK). Broken into parts: kun · KOK · shunz.
Is concoctions 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 /kənˈkɒkʃənz/ (kun-KOK-shunz).