Speakur

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petcock

/ˈpɛtkɒk/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.33 in modern English

Syllables
pet-cock
IPA
/ˈpɛtkɒk/
17
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A small valve, spout, or faucet operated by hand, usually used to release pressure or drain fluid.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Apparently from pet + cock, because of its size.

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˈpɛtkɒk/

Inflected Forms

petcocks (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

bibcock seacock sillcock stopcock

Questions

How do you pronounce petcock?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpɛtkɒk/.
What does petcock mean?
A small valve, spout, or faucet operated by hand, usually used to release pressure or drain fluid.
Where does petcock come from?
Apparently from pet + cock, because of its size.

How to pronounce petcock

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “petcock”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈpɛtkɒk/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “petcock” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.