How to pronounce mockery
Say it like MOK-uh-ree. Mockery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOK).
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- MOK
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mockery 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mockery
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MOK-uh-ree.
What does mockery mean?
- The action of mocking; ridicule, derision.
- Something so lacking in necessary qualities as to inspire ridicule; a laughing-stock.
- Mimicry, imitation, now usually in a derogatory sense; a travesty, a ridiculous simulacrum.“The defendant wasn't allowed to speak at his own trial - it was a mockery of justice.”
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Words that rhyme with mockery
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Questions about saying mockery
How do you pronounce mockery?
Say MOK-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑkəri/. In British English it is /ˈmɒkəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mockery?
Mockery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOK). Broken into parts: MOK · uh · ree.
Is mockery 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 /ˈmɒkəri/ (MOK-uh-ree).