How to Pronounce Docks

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

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/dɒks/

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💡 Tip for remembering “docks”

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

What does docks mean?

noun

Any of the genus Rumex of coarse weedy plants with small green flowers related to buckwheat, especially common dock, and used as potherbs and in folk medicine, especially in curing nettle rash.
A burdock plant, or the leaves of that plant.

noun

The fleshy root of an animal's tail.
The part of the tail which remains after the tail has been docked.

verb

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

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Words that rhyme with docks

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paradox faux unorthodox equinox flummox fox box cox locks pox rocks balks

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "docks"?▾

"Docks" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "docks"?▾

The IPA transcription of "docks" is /dɒks/.

What does "docks" mean?▾

Docks: Any of the genus Rumex of coarse weedy plants with small green flowers related to buckwheat, especially common dock, and used as potherbs and in folk medicine, especially in curing nettle rash.

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