How to Pronounce Rocks

To pronounce "rocks", say ROCKS — one syllable, IPA /ɹɒks/. 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

/ɹɒks/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rocks”

"rocks" 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: rox — easy to mix up when writing.

What does rocks mean?

noun

  1. An enormous mythical bird in Eastern legend.

noun

  1. Rocuronium.

noun

  1. A formation of minerals, specifically:
  2. A large hill or island having no vegetation.

    “Pearl Rock near Cape Cod is so named because the morning sun makes it gleam like a pearl.”

Synonyms

pengAfrikanerboulderpebblestonecrackiceice cube

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Words that rhyme with rocks

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

paradoxfauxunorthodoxequinoxflummoxfoxboxcoxlockspoxbalkslox

Related words

stonecareencradletiltswayshakemoney

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rocks"?▾

"Rocks" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "rocks"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rocks" is /ɹɒks/.

What does "rocks" mean?▾

Rocks: An enormous mythical bird in Eastern legend.

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