How to pronounce stopcock
Say it like STOP-kok. Stopcock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOP).
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US American/ˈstɑpkɑk/STOP-kok
UK British/ˈstɒpkɒk/STOP-kok
- STOP
- kok
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stopcock pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kokKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of stopcock
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: STOP-kok.
What does stopcock mean?
noun
- A valve, tap or faucet which regulates the flow of liquid or gas through a pipe.
- A main shutoff for water to a home from a municipal supply. Usually these valves exist in pairs, one outside the property boundary and one inside the property boundary.“If you have a burst pipe, turn the water off at the stopcock.”
- To control the gas pressure in (an oil well) by keeping the well closed in and the gas confined except during set intervals when the oil is flowed or pumped.
Where does stopcock come from?
From stop + cock.
Questions about saying stopcock
How do you pronounce stopcock?
Say STOP-kok. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɑpkɑk/. In British English it is /ˈstɒpkɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stopcock?
Stopcock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOP). Broken into parts: STOP · kok.
Is stopcock 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 /ˈstɒpkɒk/ (STOP-kok).