How to Pronounce Flocks

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

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Syllable

6

Letters

/flɒks/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “flocks”

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

What does flocks 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.

noun

  1. Coarse tufts of wool or cotton used in bedding.
  2. A lock of wool or hair.

Synonyms

bunchgagglehordehostlegionlitternestrabble

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Words that rhyme with flocks

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paradoxfauxunorthodoxequinoxflummoxfoxboxcoxlockspoxrocksbalks

Related words

peckbatchpothatfulstackclumpwadspate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flocks"?▾

"Flocks" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "flocks"?▾

The IPA transcription of "flocks" is /flɒks/.

What does "flocks" mean?▾

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

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