How to pronounce jock
Say it like JOK. Jock is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- JOK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jock pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of jock
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: JOK.
What does jock mean?
- A jockey.
- A young male athlete, typically tall and aged 16–23.
- A disc jockey.
- To humiliate.
- To steal.
Where does jock come from?
The computer slang meanings are derived from jockey.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with jock
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jock.
Questions about saying jock
How do you pronounce jock?
Say JOK. The American pronunciation is /dʒɑk/. In British English it is /dʒɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jock?
Jock is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JOK.
Is jock 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 /dʒɒk/ (JOK).