How to pronounce poppycock
Say it like POP-ee-kok. Poppycock has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POP).
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- POP
- ee
- kok
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poppycock pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kokGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of poppycock
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POP-ee-kok.
What does poppycock mean?
- foolish talk; nonsense.“That rumor is nothing but sheer poppycock.”
Where does poppycock come from?
Borrowed from Dutch pappekak, from Middle Dutch pappe (“soft food”) + kak (“dung, excrement”).
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Questions about saying poppycock
How do you pronounce poppycock?
Say POP-ee-kok. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑpiˌkɑk/. In British English it is /ˈpɒpikɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poppycock?
Poppycock has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POP). Broken into parts: POP · ee · kok.
Is poppycock 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 /ˈpɒpikɒk/ (POP-ee-kok).