How Do You Spell COCKCROW?

Pronunciation: [kˈɒkkɹə͡ʊ] (IPA)

Cockcrow is a word that refers to the first crowing of a rooster, typically at dawn. Its spelling may seem odd, but it follows the phonological rules of English. The /k/ sound at the beginning of the word indicates a hard c, while the o's that follow are pronounced with the /ɒ/ sound as in "hot." The middle "ck" is a double consonant that makes a hard /k/ sound, and the final "ow" is pronounced with the /aʊ/ diphthong, as in "cow." The IPA transcription for cockcrow is /kɒkkrəʊ/.

COCKCROW Meaning and Definition

1. Cockcrow is a noun that refers to the time of day when a rooster or cockerel crows, generally occurring in the early morning hours before dawn. It is derived from the combination of "cock," meaning a male chicken, and "crow," which is the distinctive sound produced by roosters.

   Symbolically, cockcrow is often associated with the break of day, the beginning of a new day when darkness fades away and light emerges. It serves as a natural alarm clock for many people, especially in rural areas, as the loud and distinctive sound of a rooster crowing carries a sense of vitality and awakening.

   Cockcrow has been mentioned in folklore, literature, and various cultural references. Due to its strong association with the arrival of sunrise and the start of a new day, cockcrow can be metaphorically used to denote the beginning or initiation of something. It can symbolize hope, freshness, and the prospect of a new start.

   Additionally, cockcrow may also refer to the atmospheric conditions prevalent at this time of day, such as the dim light that precedes sunrise or the stillness and quietude that often envelop the environment before the world fully awakens. Cockcrow is a term that encapsulates both the natural phenomenon of a rooster crowing and the broader implications of a new day dawning.

Common Misspellings for COCKCROW

• cockcrofft
• xockcrow
• vockcrow
• fockcrow
• dockcrow
• cickcrow
• ckckcrow
• clckcrow
• cpckcrow
• c0ckcrow
• cockcrowign
• cokcraw
• Cockcrowl
• Cockrof
• Cockerom
• Mockadow

Etymology of COCKCROW

The word "cockcrow" dates back to Old English and is a combination of two words: "cock" and "crow".

- "Cock" comes from the Old English word "cocc", which means a male chicken or a rooster. It is akin to the Old High German word "hano" and Old Norse word "hane". The word "cock" has been used to specifically refer to a rooster since the 14th century.

- "Crow" comes from the Old English word "crāwan", which means to make the characteristic sound of a rooster - "to crow". This word is related to the Old High German word "krāen" and is thought to imitate the sound of a rooster's call.

The combination "cockcrow" refers to the sound made by a rooster in the morning, usually right before dawn.

Similar spelling words for COCKCROW

• cooccur,
• cocker,
• COKER,
• cooker,
• cookery.

Plural form of COCKCROW is COCKCROWS