How to pronounce docucomedy
Say it like dok-yoo-KOM-uh-dee. Docucomedy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce docucomedy. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- dok
- yoo
- KOM
- uh
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Docucomedy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dokGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- KOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of docucomedy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dok-yoo-KOM-uh-dee.
What does docucomedy mean?
- A comedy presented as though it were a documentary.
Where does docucomedy come from?
Blend of documentary + comedy.
Questions about saying docucomedy
How do you pronounce docucomedy?
Say dok-yoo-KOM-uh-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɑkjuˈkɑmədi/. In British English it is /ˌdɒkjuːˈkɒmədi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in docucomedy?
Docucomedy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOM). Broken into parts: dok · yoo · KOM · uh · dee.
Is docucomedy 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 /ˌdɒkjuːˈkɒmədi/ (dok-yoo-KOM-uh-dee).