How to pronounce vocant
Say it like VOH-kunt. Vocant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOH).
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- VOH
- kunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vocant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vocant
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: VOH-kunt.
What does vocant mean?
- A vowel-like sound such as uttered by a preverbal infant.
Where does vocant come from?
Coined by British physician John Antony Michael Martin in 1981 (see quotation).
Questions about saying vocant
How do you pronounce vocant?
Say VOH-kunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈvoʊkənt/. In British English it is /ˈvəʊkənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vocant?
Vocant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOH). Broken into parts: VOH · kunt.
Is vocant pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈvəʊkənt/ (VOH-kunt).