How to pronounce watercock
Say it like WAW-tuh-kahk. Watercock has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈwɔtəkɑk/WAW-tuh-kahk
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- WAW
- tuh
- kahk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Watercock pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kahkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does watercock mean?
noun
- Gallicrex cinerea, a species of bird in the monotypic genus Gallicrex of the family Rallidae. It is a large rail found in wetland habitats in Asia.
Where does watercock come from?
From water + cock.
Questions about saying watercock
How do you pronounce watercock?
Say WAW-tuh-kahk. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔtəkɑk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in watercock?
Watercock has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW). Broken into parts: WAW · tuh · kahk.