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