How to pronounce stockbroking
Say it like STOK-broh-king. Stockbroking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOK).
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- STOK
- broh
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stockbroking 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.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of stockbroking
- 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-king.
What does stockbroking mean?
- The profession of a stockbroker.
Where does stockbroking come from?
From stock + broking.
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Questions about saying stockbroking
How do you pronounce stockbroking?
Say STOK-broh-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɑkˌbroʊkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈstɒkˌbrəʊkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stockbroking?
Stockbroking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOK). Broken into parts: STOK · broh · king.
Is stockbroking 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 /ˈstɒkˌbrəʊkɪŋ/ (STOK-broh-king).