How to pronounce haddock
Say it like HAD-uk. Haddock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAD).
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- HAD
- uk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Haddock pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of haddock
American and British speakers say haddock in essentially the same way: /ˈhædək/ in the US and /ˈhædək/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAD-uk.
What does haddock mean?
- A saltwater fish, Melanogrammus aeglefinus, of the North Atlantic, important as a food fish.
Where does haddock come from?
The spelling is usually regarded as a diminutive in -ok (see -ock).
Words that rhyme with haddock
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of haddock.
Questions about saying haddock
How do you pronounce haddock?
Say HAD-uk. The American pronunciation is /ˈhædək/. In British English it is /ˈhædək/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in haddock?
Haddock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAD). Broken into parts: HAD · uk.
Do Americans and Brits say haddock the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhædək/ and the British form is /ˈhædək/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.