How to pronounce spatchcock
Say it like SPACH-kahk. Spatchcock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPACH).
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- SPACH
- kahk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spatchcock pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPACHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kahkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of spatchcock
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SPACH-kok.
What does spatchcock mean?
- Poultry which has been cut along the spine and spread out for more even cooking.
- To cut (poultry) along the spine and spread the halves apart for more even cooking.“For the party, he spatchcocked and grilled some chickens.”
- Often followed by in or into: to interpolate or insert (something into another thing) awkwardly; to sandwich (something within another thing).
Where does spatchcock come from?
The verb is derived from the noun.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying spatchcock
How do you pronounce spatchcock?
Say SPACH-kahk. The American pronunciation is /ˈspætʃˌkɑk/. In British English it is /ˈspætʃkɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spatchcock?
Spatchcock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPACH). Broken into parts: SPACH · kahk.
Is spatchcock 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 /ˈspætʃkɒk/ (SPACH-kok).