How to pronounce defrock
Say it like dee-FROK. Defrock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FROK).
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- dee
- FROK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Defrock pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- FROKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of defrock
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dee-FROK.
What does defrock mean?
- To divest of a frock.
- To formally remove the rights and authority of a member of the clergy.“The defrocked priest may no longer perform rites.”
- To formally remove the rights and authority of someone, e.g. a government official or a medical practitioner.
Where does defrock come from?
From French défroquer, from dé- + froc.
Words that rhyme with defrock
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Questions about saying defrock
How do you pronounce defrock?
Say dee-FROK. The American pronunciation is /diˈfrɑk/. In British English it is /diːˈfrɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in defrock?
Defrock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FROK). Broken into parts: dee · FROK.
Is defrock 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 /diːˈfrɒk/ (dee-FROK).