How to Pronounce Pocks

To pronounce "pocks", say POCKS — one syllable, IPA /pɑks/. 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

/pɑks/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pocks”

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

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

What does pocks mean?

noun

  1. A pus-filled swelling on the surface on the skin caused by an eruptive disease.
  2. Any pit, especially one formed as a scar

Words that rhyme with pocks

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

paradoxfauxunorthodoxequinoxflummoxfoxboxcoxlockspoxrocksbalks

Related words

scarpitmarkfoxtailssplatterswealshummocksteethed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pocks"?▾

"Pocks" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "pocks"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pocks" is /pɑks/.

What does "pocks" mean?▾

Pocks: A pus-filled swelling on the surface on the skin caused by an eruptive disease.

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