How to pronounce cocks
Say it like KOKS. Cocks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KOKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cocks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of cocks
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOKS.
What does cocks mean?
- plural of cock
- third-person singular simple present indicative of cock
Words that rhyme with cocks
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cocks.
Words that sound like cocks
Questions about saying cocks
How do you pronounce cocks?
Say KOKS. The American pronunciation is /kɑks/. In British English it is /kɒks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cocks?
Cocks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KOKS.
Is cocks pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /kɒks/ (KOKS).
What words sound the same as cocks?
Cocks sounds the same as cox in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.