How to Pronounce Cock-up

To pronounce "cock-up", say COCK-up — 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

COCK-up

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💡 Tip for remembering “cock-up”

"cock-up" has 2 syllables: cock-up. It rhymes with mock-up and cockup, if that helps it stick.

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

What does cock-up mean?

noun

  1. (mildly) A mistake.
  2. A superior letter. A lower-case letter placed above the baseline and made smaller than ordinary script; traditionally used in abbreviations.

Synonyms

bunchignonballs-upfoul-upfuck-upscrew-up

Words that rhyme with cock-up

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

mock-upcockupmockupwalk-uplock-up

Related words

goof-upballs-upstuff-upscrewupscrew-upfuck-upboobheadslapper

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cock-up"?▾

"Cock-up" has 2 syllables: cock · up.

What does "cock-up" mean?▾

Cock-up: (mildly) A mistake.

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