How to pronounce gamecocks
Say it like GAYM-kawks. Gamecocks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAYM).
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- GAYM
- kawks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gamecocks 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.
- kawksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of gamecocks
American and British speakers say gamecocks in essentially the same way: /ˈɡeɪmˌkɔks/ in the US and /ˈɡeɪmˌkɔːks/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAYM-kawks.
What does gamecocks mean?
- plural of gamecock How to pronounce gamecock
Questions about saying gamecocks
How do you pronounce gamecocks?
Say GAYM-kawks. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡeɪmˌkɔks/. In British English it is /ˈɡeɪmˌkɔːks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gamecocks?
Gamecocks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAYM). Broken into parts: GAYM · kawks.
Do Americans and Brits say gamecocks the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡeɪmˌkɔks/ and the British form is /ˈɡeɪmˌkɔːks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.