How to pronounce snowcock
Say it like SNOH-kok. Snowcock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNOH).
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- SNOH
- kok
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snowcock pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kokGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of snowcock
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SNOH-kok.
What does snowcock mean?
- Any of several species of bird in the genus Tetraogallus of the pheasant family Phasianidae, native to mountain regions of Eurasia.
Where does snowcock come from?
From snow + cock, from the fact that the bird is native to snowy, mountainous regions.
Questions about saying snowcock
How do you pronounce snowcock?
Say SNOH-kok. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnoʊˌkɑk/. In British English it is /ˈsnəʊkɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snowcock?
Snowcock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNOH). Broken into parts: SNOH · kok.
Is snowcock 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 /ˈsnəʊkɒk/ (SNOH-kok).