How to pronounce socdem
Say it like SOK-dem. Socdem has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOK).
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- SOK
- dem
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Socdem pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- demKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of socdem
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SOK-dem.
What does socdem mean?
- Social democracy.
- A social democrat.
Where does socdem come from?
Blend of social + democracy.
Questions about saying socdem
How do you pronounce socdem?
Say SOK-dem. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɑkdɛm/. In British English it is /ˈsɒkdɛm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in socdem?
Socdem has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOK). Broken into parts: SOK · dem.
Is socdem 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 /ˈsɒkdɛm/ (SOK-dem).