How to pronounce mockney
Say it like MOK-nee. Mockney has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOK).
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- MOK
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mockney 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mockney
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MOK-nee.
What does mockney mean?
- An inauthentic imitation of Cockney accent and vocabulary.
- A person who speaks in this way.
- Characteristic of a mockney.
Where does mockney come from?
First published use in 1967, according to the Oxford English Dictionary.
Words that rhyme with mockney
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mockney.
Questions about saying mockney
How do you pronounce mockney?
Say MOK-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑkni/. In British English it is /ˈmɒkni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mockney?
Mockney has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOK). Broken into parts: MOK · nee.
Is mockney 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 /ˈmɒkni/ (MOK-nee).