How to pronounce mocktail
Say it like MAHK-tayl. Mocktail has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAHK).
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- MAHK
- tayl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mocktail pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- taylKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of mocktail
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MOK-tayl.
What does mocktail mean?
- A nonalcoholic cocktail.
Where does mocktail come from?
Blend of mock + cocktail.
Words that rhyme with mocktail
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mocktail.
Questions about saying mocktail
How do you pronounce mocktail?
Say MAHK-tayl. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑkteɪl/. In British English it is /ˈmɒkteɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mocktail?
Mocktail has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAHK). Broken into parts: MAHK · tayl.
Is mocktail 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 /ˈmɒkteɪl/ (MOK-tayl).