How to pronounce sprocket
Say it like SPROK-ut. Sprocket has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPROK).
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- SPROK
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sprocket pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPROKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sprocket
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SPROK-it.
What does sprocket mean?
- A toothed wheel that enmeshes with a chain or other perforated band.
- The tooth of such a wheel.
- A flared extension at the base of a sloped roof.
Where does sprocket come from?
Unknown. First attested in the 16th century.
Words that rhyme with sprocket
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sprocket.
Questions about saying sprocket
How do you pronounce sprocket?
Say SPROK-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈsprɑkət/. In British English it is /ˈsprɒkɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sprocket?
Sprocket has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPROK). Broken into parts: SPROK · ut.
Is sprocket 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 /ˈsprɒkɪt/ (SPROK-it).