How to pronounce heathcock
Say it like HETH-kuk. Heathcock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HETH).
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- HETH
- kuk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heathcock pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HETHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- kukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of heathcock
American and British speakers say heathcock in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛθkək/ in the US and /ˈhɛθkək/ in the UK.
British respelling: HETH-kuk.
What does heathcock mean?
- Alternative form of heath cock.
Questions about saying heathcock
How do you pronounce heathcock?
Say HETH-kuk. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛθkək/. In British English it is /ˈhɛθkək/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heathcock?
Heathcock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HETH). Broken into parts: HETH · kuk.
Do Americans and Brits say heathcock the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛθkək/ and the British form is /ˈhɛθkək/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.