How to pronounce decock
Say it like DEE-kawk. Decock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdikɔk/DEE-kawk
UK British/ˈdiːkɔːk/DEE-kawk
- DEE
- kawk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decock pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kawkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of decock
American and British speakers say decock in essentially the same way: /ˈdikɔk/ in the US and /ˈdiːkɔːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEE-kawk.
What does decock mean?
verb
- To uncock; to let down the cock of (a firearm).
Where does decock come from?
From de- + cock.
Questions about saying decock
How do you pronounce decock?
Say DEE-kawk. The American pronunciation is /ˈdikɔk/. In British English it is /ˈdiːkɔːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decock?
Decock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · kawk.
Do Americans and Brits say decock the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdikɔk/ and the British form is /ˈdiːkɔːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.