How to pronounce pocks
Say it like POKS. Pocks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- POKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pocks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of pocks
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POKS.
What does pocks mean?
- plural of pock How to pronounce pock
Words that rhyme with pocks
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Words that sound like pocks
Questions about saying pocks
How do you pronounce pocks?
Say POKS. The American pronunciation is /pɑks/. In British English it is /pɒks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pocks?
Pocks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: POKS.
Is pocks 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 /pɒks/ (POKS).
What words sound the same as pocks?
Pocks sounds the same as pox in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.