How to pronounce shaddock
Say it like SHAD-uk. Shaddock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAD).
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- SHAD
- uk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shaddock pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of shaddock
American and British speakers say shaddock in essentially the same way: /ˈʃædək/ in the US and /ˈʃædək/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHAD-uk.
What does shaddock mean?
- Synonym of pomelo, in all its senses including (inexact) grapefruit.
Where does shaddock come from?
The surname itself is of Old English origin; probably from or related to Chaddock at Lancashire, an estate in the township of Tyldesley, in the parish of Leigh (see Chaddock Hall).
Words that rhyme with shaddock
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shaddock.
Questions about saying shaddock
How do you pronounce shaddock?
Say SHAD-uk. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃædək/. In British English it is /ˈʃædək/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shaddock?
Shaddock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAD). Broken into parts: SHAD · uk.
Do Americans and Brits say shaddock the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃædək/ and the British form is /ˈʃædək/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.