How to pronounce docstring
Say it like DOK-string. Docstring has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOK).
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- DOK
- string
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Docstring 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.
- stringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of docstring
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DOK-string.
What does docstring mean?
- A string literal specified in source code that is used, like a comment, to document a specific segment of code, but remains available at run-time.
Where does docstring come from?
From doc + string; see doc (“documentation”).
Questions about saying docstring
How do you pronounce docstring?
Say DOK-string. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑkstrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdɒkstrɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in docstring?
Docstring has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOK). Broken into parts: DOK · string.
Is docstring 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 /ˈdɒkstrɪŋ/ (DOK-string).