How to pronounce document
Say it like DOK-yuh-ment. Document has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdɑkjəmɛnt/DOK-yuh-ment
UK British/ˈdɒkjʊmɛnt/DOK-yuu-ment
- DOK
- yuh
- ment
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Document 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.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mentKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of document
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DOK-yuu-ment.
What does document mean?
noun
- An original or official paper used as the basis, proof, or support of anything else, including any writing, book, or other instrument conveying information pertinent to such proof or support.
- Any material substance on which the information is represented by writing.
- A file that contains text.
- To record in documents.“He documented each step of the process as he did it, which was good when the investigation occurred.”
- To furnish with documents or papers necessary to establish facts or give information.“A ship should be documented according to the directions of law.”
Where does document come from?
Borrowed from Middle French document, from Latin documentum.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- written document
- papers
- text file
Questions about saying document
How do you pronounce document?
Say DOK-yuh-ment. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑkjəmɛnt/. In British English it is /ˈdɒkjʊmɛnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in document?
Document has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOK). Broken into parts: DOK · yuh · ment.
Is document 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 /ˈdɒkjʊmɛnt/ (DOK-yuu-ment).