How to Pronounce Bedrock

To pronounce "bedrock", say BEDR-ock — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

BEDR-ock

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💡 Tip for remembering “bedrock”

"bedrock" has 2 syllables: bedr-ock. It rhymes with gawk and stock, if that helps it stick.

What does bedrock mean?

noun

  1. The solid rock that exists at some depth below the ground surface. Bedrock is rock "in place", as opposed to material that has been transported from another location by weathering and erosion.
  2. A basis or foundation.

    “If culture is the bedrock of a society, then language is the cornerstone of culture.”

Words that rhyme with bedrock

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gawkstockcockstalkshockblocksquawkmockbaulkknockhawkflock

Related words

fundamentalsbasicsrocksubsoilgeologicgeologicalstonetouchstone

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bedrock"?▾

"Bedrock" has 2 syllables: bedr · ock.

What does "bedrock" mean?▾

Bedrock: The solid rock that exists at some depth below the ground surface. Bedrock is rock "in place", as opposed to material that has been transported from another location by weathering and erosion.

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