How to Pronounce “Pollock”

American (US)

/ˈpɑlək/

British (UK)

/ˈpɒlək/

proper noun — A surname.

Where the stress falls. “Pollock” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈpɑlək/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /ˈpɑlək/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.

What does "Pollock" mean?

Pollock (proper noun): A surname.

How do you pronounce "Pollock" in American vs British English?

American English: /ˈpɑlək/. British English: /ˈpɒlək/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "Pollock"?

/ˈpɑlək/ in American English, /ˈpɒlək/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "Pollock"?

“Pollock” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈpɑlək/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.