How to Pronounce Paddock

To pronounce "paddock", say PADD-ock — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpædək/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpædək/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “paddock”

"paddock" has 2 syllables: padd-ock. It rhymes with sporadic and nomadic, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: paddack — easy to mix up when writing.

What does paddock mean?

noun

  1. A small enclosure or field of grassland, especially for horses.
  2. A field of grassland of any size, especially for keeping sheep or cattle.

verb

  1. To provide with a paddock.
  2. To keep in, or place in, a paddock.

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Words that rhyme with paddock

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sporadicnomadichaddockzaddikpadaukgadicfadecmadocbraddockcaddickcaddockchaddock

Related words

penpasturestallcorralbullpenyardcagefence

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "paddock"?▾

"Paddock" has 2 syllables: padd · ock.

What is the IPA transcription of "paddock"?▾

The IPA transcription of "paddock" is /ˈpædək/.

What does "paddock" mean?▾

Paddock: A small enclosure or field of grassland, especially for horses.

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