"Bocock" is spelled as /bəʊkɒk/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The word does not follow conventional spelling rules, as there is no apparent origin or meaning attributed to it. It is thought to be a surname, and is pronounced as "bo-kock", with the emphasis on the first syllable. The spelling of the word may seem unusual, but is not uncommon for surnames to have unpredictable spellings. The correct pronunciation and spelling can only be confirmed through personal or historical context.