How to Pronounce Bokeh

To pronounce "bokeh", say BOK-eh — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈboʊ.kə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈboʊ.kə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bokeh”

"bokeh" has 2 syllables: bok-eh. It rhymes with gawk and stock, if that helps it stick.

What does bokeh mean?

noun

  1. A subjective aesthetic quality of out-of-focus areas of an image projected by a camera lens.

Words that rhyme with bokeh

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gawkstockcockstalkshockblocksquawkmockbaulkknockhawkflock

Related words

halationfocuslensingghostperspectivebloomhyperfocus

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bokeh"?▾

"Bokeh" has 2 syllables: bok · eh.

What is the IPA transcription of "bokeh"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bokeh" is /ˈboʊ.kə/.

What does "bokeh" mean?▾

Bokeh: A subjective aesthetic quality of out-of-focus areas of an image projected by a camera lens.

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