How to pronounce doppelbock
Say it like DOP-ul-bok. Doppelbock has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOP).
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- DOP
- ul
- bok
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doppelbock pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bokGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of doppelbock
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DOP-ul-bok.
What does doppelbock mean?
- A Bavarian speciality beer, deep gold to dark brown, with a large, creamy, persistent head and a strong malty aroma.
Where does doppelbock come from?
From German Doppelbock (“double bock”).
Questions about saying doppelbock
How do you pronounce doppelbock?
Say DOP-ul-bok. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑpəlˌbɑk/. In British English it is /ˈdɒpəlˌbɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doppelbock?
Doppelbock has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOP). Broken into parts: DOP · ul · bok.
Is doppelbock 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 /ˈdɒpəlˌbɒk/ (DOP-ul-bok).