How to pronounce dadrock
Say it like DAD-rahk. Dadrock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAD).
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US American/ˈdæˌdrɑk/DAD-rahk
UK British/ˈdæˌdrɒk/DAD-rok
- DAD
- rahk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dadrock pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- rahkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of dadrock
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DAD-rok.
What does dadrock mean?
noun
- Rock music that appeals to an older generation, or that is heavily influenced by that of an earlier era.
Where does dadrock come from?
From dad + rock.
Questions about saying dadrock
How do you pronounce dadrock?
Say DAD-rahk. The American pronunciation is /ˈdæˌdrɑk/. In British English it is /ˈdæˌdrɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dadrock?
Dadrock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAD). Broken into parts: DAD · rahk.
Is dadrock 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 /ˈdæˌdrɒk/ (DAD-rok).