How to Pronounce Pork

To pronounce "pork", say PORK — one syllable, IPA /pɔːk/. 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

/pɔːk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pork”

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

What does pork mean?

noun

  1. The meat of a pig; swineflesh.

    “The cafeteria serves pork on Tuesdays.”

  2. Funding proposed or requested by a member of Congress for special interests or his or her constituency as opposed to the good of the country as a whole.

verb

  1. (usually of a male) To have sex with (someone).

Synonyms

pigmeatswinefleshthe other white meat

Words that rhyme with pork

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

torqueforkyorkuncorksporklorchcorkstorksquark

Related words

porcporkerpigmeatmeatbeefswineporcinepiggy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pork"?▾

"Pork" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "pork"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pork" is /pɔːk/.

What does "pork" mean?▾

Pork: The meat of a pig; swineflesh.

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