How to pronounce stockbrokerage
Say it like STOK-broh-kuh-rij. Stockbrokerage has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOK).
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- STOK
- broh
- kuh
- rij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stockbrokerage 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of stockbrokerage
- 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-rij.
What does stockbrokerage mean?
- stockbroking
Where does stockbrokerage come from?
From stock + brokerage.
Questions about saying stockbrokerage
How do you pronounce stockbrokerage?
Say STOK-broh-kuh-rij. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɑkˌbroʊkərɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈstɒkˌbrəʊkərɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stockbrokerage?
Stockbrokerage has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOK). Broken into parts: STOK · broh · kuh · rij.
Is stockbrokerage 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 /ˈstɒkˌbrəʊkərɪdʒ/ (STOK-broh-kuh-rij).