How to pronounce wordstock
Say it like WURD-stok. Wordstock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURD).
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- WURD
- stok
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wordstock pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WURDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- stokGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of wordstock
- 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: WURD-stok.
What does wordstock mean?
- The vocabulary (set of words) of a language.
Where does wordstock come from?
From word + stock, probably influenced by German Wortschatz or Danish ordforråd, among others.
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Questions about saying wordstock
How do you pronounce wordstock?
Say WURD-stok. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝdˌstɑk/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːdˌstɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wordstock?
Wordstock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURD). Broken into parts: WURD · stok.
Is wordstock 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 /ˈwɜːdˌstɒk/ (WURD-stok).