How to Pronounce Concoct

To pronounce "concoct", say CONC-oct — 2 syllables, IPA /kəŋˈkɒkt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/kəŋˈkɒkt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “concoct”

"concoct" has 2 syllables: conc-oct. It rhymes with shocked and balked, if that helps it stick.

What does concoct mean?

verb

  1. To prepare something by mixing various ingredients, especially to prepare food for cooking.

    “to concoct a new dish”

  2. To contrive something using skill or ingenuity.

    “to concoct a cunning plan”

Synonyms

contriveplotschememixprepare

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Words that rhyme with concoct

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shockedbalkedmockedgawkedcrockedflockedlockedwalkedshellshockedblockedcockedknocked

Related words

hatchbrewconfectmingle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "concoct"?▾

"Concoct" has 2 syllables: conc · oct.

What is the IPA transcription of "concoct"?▾

The IPA transcription of "concoct" is /kəŋˈkɒkt/.

What does "concoct" mean?▾

Concoct: To prepare something by mixing various ingredients, especially to prepare food for cooking.

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