How to Pronounce Docked

To pronounce "docked", say DOCK-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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DOCK-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “docked”

"docked" has 2 syllables: dock-ed. It rhymes with shocked and balked, if that helps it stick.

What does docked mean?

verb

  1. To cut off a section of an animal's tail, to practise a caudectomy.
  2. To reduce (wages); to deduct from.

verb

  1. To land at a harbour.
  2. To join two moving items.

verb

  1. To pierce with holes, as pricking pastry or dough with a fork to prevent excessive rising in the oven.

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Words that rhyme with docked

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shockedbalkedmockedgawkedconcoctcrockedflockedlockedwalkedshellshockedblockedcocked

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "docked"?▾

"Docked" has 2 syllables: dock · ed.

What does "docked" mean?▾

Docked: To cut off a section of an animal's tail, to practise a caudectomy.

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