How to pronounce hammocks
Say it like HAM-uks. Hammocks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAM).
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- HAM
- uks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hammocks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hammocks
American and British speakers say hammocks in essentially the same way: /ˈhæməks/ in the US and /ˈhæməks/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAM-uks.
What does hammocks mean?
- plural of hammock How to pronounce hammock
- third-person singular simple present indicative of hammock How to pronounce hammock
Questions about saying hammocks
How do you pronounce hammocks?
Say HAM-uks. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæməks/. In British English it is /ˈhæməks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hammocks?
Hammocks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAM). Broken into parts: HAM · uks.
Do Americans and Brits say hammocks the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhæməks/ and the British form is /ˈhæməks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.