The word "rocque" is spelt with a silent -ue at the end. This is because the word has its origins in French, where the final -e is often silent. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word would be written as /rɒk/. This reflects the pronunciation of the word, which is a single syllable with a hard "k" sound at the end. Although it may look unusual to English speakers, the spelling of "rocque" accurately reflects its French roots.