How to Pronounce Chock

To pronounce "chock", say CHOCK — one syllable, IPA /tʃɒk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

5

Letters

/tʃɒk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “chock”

"chock" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with gawk and stock, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: chalk, chok — easy to mix up when writing.

What does chock mean?

noun

  1. Any object used as a wedge or filler, especially when placed behind a wheel to prevent it from rolling.
  2. Any fitting or fixture used to restrict movement, especially movement of a line; traditionally was a fixture near a bulwark with two horns pointing towards each other, with a gap between where the line can be inserted.

verb

  1. To stop or fasten, as with a wedge, or block; to scotch.
  2. To fill up, as a cavity.

adverb

  1. Entirely; quite.

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Words that rhyme with chock

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gawkstockcockstalkshockblocksquawkmockbaulkknockhawkflock

Related words

wedgechock-a-blockchockstonescotchdousing-chockswedgetrigquoin

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chock"?▾

"Chock" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "chock"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chock" is /tʃɒk/.

What does "chock" mean?▾

Chock: Any object used as a wedge or filler, especially when placed behind a wheel to prevent it from rolling.

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