How to Pronounce Mock

To pronounce "mock", say MOCK — one syllable, IPA /mɒk/. 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

/mɒk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mock”

"mock" 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: mach, moch, maack, mok — easy to mix up when writing.

What does mock mean?

noun

  1. An imitation, usually of lesser quality.
  2. Mockery, the act of mocking.

verb

  1. To mimic, to simulate.
  2. To create an artistic representation of.

adjective

  1. Imitation, not genuine; fake.

    “mock leather”

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Words that rhyme with mock

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gawkstockcockstalkshockblocksquawkbaulkknockhawkflockhock

Related words

bemockcounterfeitmimicimitativespoofedridiculetauntjape

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mock"?▾

"Mock" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "mock"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mock" is /mɒk/.

What does "mock" mean?▾

Mock: An imitation, usually of lesser quality.

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