Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

Questions

How do you pronounce half-cocked?
The recorded pronunciation is /hˈæfkˌɑkt/.
What does half-cocked mean?
Not fully cocked.

How to pronounce half-cocked

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “half-cocked”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/hˈæfkˌɑkt/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “half-cocked”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “half-cocked” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.