How to Pronounce Bollocks

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈbɒ.ləks/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bollocks”

"bollocks" has 2 syllables: boll-ocks. It rhymes with bollix and pollux, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: bollix — easy to mix up when writing.

What does bollocks mean?

noun

  1. The testicles (sometimes used in the singular)
  2. Nonsense or information deliberately intended to mislead.

verb

  1. (taboo) To break.
  2. (taboo) (also bollocks up) To fail (a task); to make a mess of.

interjection

  1. (taboo) An expression of anger, frustration, etc.
  2. (taboo) An expression of incredulity.

Synonyms

Horlicks

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Words that rhyme with bollocks

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bollixpolluxsymbolicshydraulicspollexscolexalcoholicsworkaholicsfrolicspollackspollocks

Related words

fluffbobbleblowfumble

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bollocks"?▾

"Bollocks" has 2 syllables: boll · ocks.

What is the IPA transcription of "bollocks"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bollocks" is /ˈbɒ.ləks/.

What does "bollocks" mean?▾

Bollocks: The testicles (sometimes used in the singular)

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