How to Pronounce Flock

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/flɒk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “flock”

"flock" 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: floc — easy to mix up when writing.

What does flock mean?

noun

  1. A large number of birds, especially those gathered together for the purpose of migration.
  2. A large number of animals, especially sheep or goats kept together.

verb

  1. To congregate in or head towards a place in large numbers.

    “People flocked to the cinema to see the new film.”

  2. To flock to; to crowd.

Synonyms

bunchgagglehordehostlegionlitternestrabble

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Words that rhyme with flock

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gawkstockcockstalkshockblocksquawkmockbaulkknockhawkhock

Related words

peckbatchpothatfulstackclumpwadspate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flock"?▾

"Flock" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "flock"?▾

The IPA transcription of "flock" is /flɒk/.

What does "flock" mean?▾

Flock: A large number of birds, especially those gathered together for the purpose of migration.

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