How to pronounce rockery
Say it like ROK-er-ee. Rockery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROK).
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- ROK
- er
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rockery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of rockery
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ROK-uh-ree.
What does rockery mean?
- A section of a garden made from decorative rocks and alpine plants.
- A natural area where many seals breed.
Where does rockery come from?
From rock + -ery.
Questions about saying rockery
How do you pronounce rockery?
Say ROK-er-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑkɚi/. In British English it is /ˈrɒkəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rockery?
Rockery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROK). Broken into parts: ROK · er · ee.
Is rockery pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈrɒkəri/ (ROK-uh-ree).