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How to pronounce document

document
/ˈdɑːkjəment/
3 syllables, stress on the first

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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈdɑːkjuːment/.

Document, sound by sound

/d/as in dayTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/ɑː/as in fatherA deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/j/as in yesTongue high and forward, as for a very short “ee”.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.
/e/as in bedA short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce document?

Document is pronounced /ˈdɑːkjəment/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈdɑːkjuːment/, is also used.

How many syllables are in document?

Document has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in document?

The first syllable: /ˈdɑːkjəment/.

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