How to pronounce doculect
Say it like DOK-yoo-lekt. Doculect has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOK).
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- DOK
- yoo
- lekt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doculect 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.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- lektKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of doculect
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DOK-yuu-lekt.
What does doculect mean?
- The lect (language variety) of a particular document.
Where does doculect come from?
Blend of document + -lect, coined by American linguist Jeff Good in 2006.
Questions about saying doculect
How do you pronounce doculect?
Say DOK-yoo-lekt. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑkjulɛkt/. In British English it is /ˈdɒkjʊlɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doculect?
Doculect has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOK). Broken into parts: DOK · yoo · lekt.
Is doculect 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 /ˈdɒkjʊlɛkt/ (DOK-yuu-lekt).