How to pronounce stockinger
Say it like STOK-ing-er. Stockinger has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOK).
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- STOK
- ing
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stockinger 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stockinger
- 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.
British respelling: STOK-ing-uh.
What does stockinger mean?
- Someone who makes stockings.
Where does stockinger come from?
From stocking + -er.
Questions about saying stockinger
How do you pronounce stockinger?
Say STOK-ing-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɑkɪŋɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstɒkɪŋə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stockinger?
Stockinger has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOK). Broken into parts: STOK · ing · er.
Is stockinger 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 /ˈstɒkɪŋə/ (STOK-ing-uh).