How to pronounce gamecock
Say it like GAYM-kawk. Gamecock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAYM).
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- GAYM
- kawk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gamecock pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAYMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kawkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of gamecock
American and British speakers say gamecock in essentially the same way: /ˈɡeɪmˌkɔk/ in the US and /ˈɡeɪmˌkɔːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAYM-kawk.
What does gamecock mean?
- A rooster used in cockfighting.
Where does gamecock come from?
From game + cock.
Questions about saying gamecock
How do you pronounce gamecock?
Say GAYM-kawk. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡeɪmˌkɔk/. In British English it is /ˈɡeɪmˌkɔːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gamecock?
Gamecock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAYM). Broken into parts: GAYM · kawk.
Do Americans and Brits say gamecock the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡeɪmˌkɔk/ and the British form is /ˈɡeɪmˌkɔːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.