How to Pronounce Stocks

To pronounce "stocks", say STOCKS — one syllable, IPA /stɒks/. 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

/stɒks/

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💡 Tip for remembering “stocks”

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

What does stocks mean?

noun

  1. A store or supply.
  2. The capital raised by a company through the issue of shares. The total of shares held by an individual shareholder.

verb

  1. To have on hand for sale.

    “The store stocks all kinds of dried vegetables.”

  2. To provide with material requisites; to store; to fill; to supply.

    “to stock a farm, i.e. to supply it with cattle and tools”

noun

  1. A thrust with a rapier; a stoccado.

Synonyms

rudder stocklivestockcard stockrootstockunderstockrolling stockfeedstockstock-tie

Words that rhyme with stocks

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

paradoxfauxunorthodoxequinoxflummoxfoxboxcoxlockspoxrocksbalks

Related words

pillorybondsstoringconsumablestoragechipsstockpilereserve

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stocks"?▾

"Stocks" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "stocks"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stocks" is /stɒks/.

What does "stocks" mean?▾

Stocks: A store or supply.

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