How to pronounce docken
Say it like DOK-un. Docken has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOK).
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US American/ˈdɑkən/DOK-un
UK British/ˈdɒkən/DOK-un
- DOK
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Docken pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of docken
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DOK-un.
What does docken mean?
noun
- A dock (plant); Rumex obtusifolius or Rumex crispus.
Questions about saying docken
How do you pronounce docken?
Say DOK-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑkən/. In British English it is /ˈdɒkən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in docken?
Docken has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOK). Broken into parts: DOK · un.
Is docken 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 /ˈdɒkən/ (DOK-un).