How to pronounce mockbuster
Say it like MOK-buhs-ter. Mockbuster has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOK).
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- MOK
- buhs
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mockbuster 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.
- buhsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mockbuster
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MOK-buhs-tuh.
What does mockbuster mean?
- A relatively low-budget film given a similar theme and title to a popular blockbuster in an attempt to piggyback on its success.
Where does mockbuster come from?
Blend of mock + blockbuster.
Questions about saying mockbuster
How do you pronounce mockbuster?
Say MOK-buhs-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑkˌbʌstər/. In British English it is /ˈmɒkˌbʌstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mockbuster?
Mockbuster has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOK). Broken into parts: MOK · buhs · ter.
Is mockbuster pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmɒkˌbʌstə/ (MOK-buhs-tuh).