How to Pronounce Cock

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

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Syllable

4

Letters

/kɒk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cock”

"cock" 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: kok, caulk, kock — easy to mix up when writing.

What does cock mean?

noun

  1. A male bird, especially:
  2. A valve or tap for controlling flow in plumbing.

verb

  1. To lift the cock of a firearm or crossbow; to prepare (a gun or crossbow) to be fired.
  2. To be prepared to be triggered by having the cock lifted.

    “In the darkness, the gun cocked loudly.”

interjection

  1. Expression of annoyance.

    “2006, "Vamp", oh cock i should have kept with a toyota! (on newsgroup uk.rec.cars.modifications)”

Synonyms

cockbirdroosterstopcockcockfish

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Words that rhyme with cock

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gawkstockstalkshockblocksquawkmockbaulkknockhawkflockhock

Related words

roosterruffledickprickprancepeckershaftturncock

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cock"?▾

"Cock" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "cock"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cock" is /kɒk/.

What does "cock" mean?▾

Cock: A male bird, especially:

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