Pronunciation
How to pronounce “stock”
“stock” is pronounced /stɑːk/ — 1 syllable.
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stock
/stɑːk/
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'stock' is one beat: /stɑːk/. Say it in a single smooth motion and don't add an extra vowel before or after.Meaning
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest (equity)
“he owns a controlling share of the company's stock”
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