How to pronounce stockbroker
Say it like STOK-broh-ker. Stockbroker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOK).
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- STOK
- broh
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stockbroker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- brohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stockbroker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- 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: STOK-broh-kuh.
What does stockbroker mean?
- A person who buys and sells shares (stock) on a stock exchange on behalf of clients. May also provide investment advice and/or company information, depending on the level of service offered (or chosen by the client).
Where does stockbroker come from?
From stock + broker.
Questions about saying stockbroker
How do you pronounce stockbroker?
Say STOK-broh-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɑkˌbroʊkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstɒkˌbrəʊkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stockbroker?
Stockbroker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOK). Broken into parts: STOK · broh · ker.
Is stockbroker pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈstɒkˌbrəʊkə/ (STOK-broh-kuh).