How to Pronounce Nock

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

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Letters

/ˈnɒk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “nock”

"nock" 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: knock, knaack, knaak, knoch — easy to mix up when writing.

What does nock mean?

noun

  1. Either of the two grooves in a bow that hold the bowstring.
  2. The notch at the rear of an arrow that fits on the bowstring.

verb

  1. To fit an arrow against the bowstring of a bow or crossbow. (See also notch.)
  2. To cut a nock in (usually in an arrow's base or the tips of a bow).

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Words that rhyme with nock

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gawkstockcockstalkshockblocksquawkmockbaulkknockhawkflock

Related words

markscoreknuckleruntkisserarrow-holenickknobble

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nock"?▾

"Nock" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "nock"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nock" is /ˈnɒk/.

What does "nock" mean?▾

Nock: Either of the two grooves in a bow that hold the bowstring.

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