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blackcock

/ˈblæk.kɔk/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.23 in modern English

Syllables
black-cock
IPA
/ˈblæk.kɔk/
25
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The male black grouse (Lyrurus tetrix).

Etymology

From black + cock.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈblæk.kɔk/

Inflected Forms

blackcocks (plural) black cock (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

grey hen heath hen

Synonyms

heath cock black cock

Questions

How do you pronounce blackcock?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈblæk.kɔk/.
What does blackcock mean?
The male black grouse (Lyrurus tetrix).
Where does blackcock come from?
From black + cock.

How to pronounce blackcock

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈblæk.kɔk/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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