How to pronounce crock
Say it like KROK. Crock is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KROK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crock pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KROKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of crock
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KROK.
What does crock mean?
- A stoneware or earthenware jar or storage container.
- A piece of broken pottery, a shard.
- A person who is physically limited by age, illness or injury.“old crocks’ home”
- The loose black particles collected from combustion, as on pots and kettles, or in a chimney; soot; smut.
- Colouring matter that rubs off from cloth.
- To break something or injure someone.
- To transfer coloring through abrasion from one item to another.
- To cover the drain holes of a planter with stones or similar material, in order to ensure proper drainage.
Where does crock come from?
The English word is cognate with Danish and Norwegian krukke (“jar”), Dutch kruik (“jar, jug”), regional German Kruke (“crock”), Icelandic krukka (“pot, jar”), Old English crōg, crōh (“crock, pitcher, vessel”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with crock
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Questions about saying crock
How do you pronounce crock?
Say KROK. The American pronunciation is /krɑk/. In British English it is /krɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crock?
Crock is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KROK.
Is crock 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 /krɒk/ (KROK).