How to pronounce mock
Say it like MOK. Mock is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MOK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mock pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of mock
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MOK.
What does mock mean?
- treat with contempt“The new constitution mocks all democratic principles”
- imitate with mockery and derision“The children mocked their handicapped classmate”
- constituting a copy or imitation of something“boys in mock battle”
- the act of mocking or ridiculing“they made a mock of him”
Where does mock come from?
Cognate with Dutch mokken (“to sulk; pout; mope; grumble”), Old High German firmucken (“to be stupid”), Modern German mucksen (“to utter a word; mumble; grumble”), West Frisian mokke (“to mope; sulk; grumble”), Swedish mucka (“to murmur”),
Words that rhyme with mock
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mock.
Questions about saying mock
How do you pronounce mock?
Say MOK. The American pronunciation is /mɑk/. In British English it is /mɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mock?
Mock is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MOK.
Is mock pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /mɒk/ (MOK).