How to pronounce precocked
Say it like PREE-kokt. Precocked has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE).
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- PREE
- kokt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Precocked pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- koktKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of precocked
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PREE-kokt.
What does precocked mean?
- Of a firearm, especially striker-fired, having its firing mechanism partially or fully cocked prior to pulling the trigger.
Where does precocked come from?
From pre- + cocked.
Questions about saying precocked
How do you pronounce precocked?
Say PREE-kokt. The American pronunciation is /ˈprikɑkt/. In British English it is /ˈpriːkɒkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in precocked?
Precocked has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE). Broken into parts: PREE · kokt.
Is precocked 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 /ˈpriːkɒkt/ (PREE-kokt).