How to pronounce pollock
Say it like POL-uk. Pollock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL).
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- POL
- uk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pollock pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pollock
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POL-uk.
What does pollock mean?
- Pollachius pollachius.
- Pollachius virens.
- To fish for pollock.
- To splatter, as with paint.
Words that rhyme with pollock
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pollock.
Words that sound like pollock
Questions about saying pollock
How do you pronounce pollock?
Say POL-uk. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑlək/. In British English it is /ˈpɒlək/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pollock?
Pollock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL). Broken into parts: POL · uk.
Is pollock 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 /ˈpɒlək/ (POL-uk).
What words sound the same as pollock?
Pollock sounds the same as pollack in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.