How to pronounce rock

Say it like this: /ɹɒk/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ɹɒk/
Australian/ɹɒk/

What does rock mean?

nounA formation of minerals, specifically:

“The face of the cliff is solid rock.”

A mass of stone projecting out of the ground or water.

“The ship crashed on the rocks.”

A boulder or large stone; or (US, Canada) a smaller stone; a pebble.

“Some fool has thrown a rock through my window.”

verbTo pelt with rocks; to stone.

“Do you chaps mean to say you didn't make Rabbits-Eggs drunk and bribe him to rock King's rooms?”

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