How to Pronounce Bollock

To pronounce "bollock", say BOLL-ock — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɒ.lək/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈbɒ.lək/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bollock”

"bollock" has 2 syllables: boll-ock. It rhymes with melancholic and vitriolic, if that helps it stick.

What does bollock mean?

noun

  1. (chiefly in the plural) A testicle.

    “You've got a bollock hanging out of your shorts.”

verb

  1. To reprimand severely and grossly.

    “The boss bollocked me for coming in late.”

  2. To exhaust, tire out.

    “I woke at 17:05 and felt totally bollocked. After a shower, I went to the NAAFI for some sarnies and orange juice. ( https//4btystig.wordpress.com/2011/08/page/2/ )”

Words that rhyme with bollock

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

melancholicvitriolicbucolicfrolichyperbolicsymbolicparabolicrollickworkaholichydraulicmetabolicpollock

Related words

testisgonadtesticleballockeggballnutbollix

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bollock"?▾

"Bollock" has 2 syllables: boll · ock.

What is the IPA transcription of "bollock"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bollock" is /ˈbɒ.lək/.

What does "bollock" mean?▾

Bollock: (chiefly in the plural) A testicle.

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