How to pronounce mockumentary
Say it like mok-yoo-MEN-tuh-ree. Mockumentary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN).
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- mok
- yoo
- MEN
- tuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mockumentary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mokGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep 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 mockumentary
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mok-yoo-MEN-tuh-ree.
What does mockumentary mean?
- A film or television program presented as if it were a documentary but that is not factual and often a parody or satire.““This Is Spinal Tap” is one of the most famous mockumentaries.”
Where does mockumentary come from?
Blend of mock + documentary.
Words that rhyme with mockumentary
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mockumentary.
Questions about saying mockumentary
How do you pronounce mockumentary?
Say mok-yoo-MEN-tuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɑkjuˈmɛntəri/. In British English it is /ˌmɒkjuːˈmɛntəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mockumentary?
Mockumentary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN). Broken into parts: mok · yoo · MEN · tuh · ree.
Is mockumentary 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 /ˌmɒkjuːˈmɛntəri/ (mok-yoo-MEN-tuh-ree).