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How to pronounce hock

“hock” pronunciation in British and American English

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“hock” in real sentences

70 clips in the index · 2 American · 9 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. are often in hock to them.

    Channel 4 News

  2. a broken hock, were far more significant.

    The Scottish Parliament

  3. They do these braised beans, like green beans with ham hock.

    Talks at Google

  4. said we shouldn't be so in hock to to bond markets.

    Sky News

Words that sound like “hock”

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