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How to pronounce socks

socks
/sɑːks/
1 syllable

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Socks, sound by sound

/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/ɑː/as in fatherA deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.

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How do you pronounce socks?

Socks is pronounced /sɑːks/ in American English.

How many syllables are in socks?

Socks has 1 syllable.

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