How to Pronounce Hock

To pronounce "hock", say HOCK — one syllable, IPA /hɒk/. 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

/hɒk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “hock”

"hock" 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: hoch, haack, haacke, haak — easy to mix up when writing.

What does hock mean?

noun

  1. A Rhenish wine, of a light yellow color, either sparkling or still, from the Hochheim region; often applied to all Rhenish wines.

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Words that rhyme with hock

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gawkstockcockstalkshockblocksquawkmockbaulkknockhawkflock

Related words

soakpawnseltzerhollypokercentrepiecespiketack

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hock"?▾

"Hock" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "hock"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hock" is /hɒk/.

What does "hock" mean?▾

Hock: A Rhenish wine, of a light yellow color, either sparkling or still, from the Hochheim region; often applied to all Rhenish wines.

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