How to Pronounce Choked

To pronounce "choked", say CHOK-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /tʃəʊkt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/tʃəʊkt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “choked”

"choked" has 2 syllables: chok-ed. It rhymes with provoked and soaked, if that helps it stick.

What does choked mean?

verb

  1. To be unable to breathe because of obstruction of the windpipe (for instance food or other objects that go down the wrong way, or fumes or particles in the air that cause the throat to constrict).

    “Ever since he choked on a bone, he has refused to eat fish.”

  2. To prevent (someone) from breathing or talking by strangling or filling the windpipe.

    “The collar of this shirt is too tight; it’s choking me.”

adjective

  1. Having been unable to breathe due to airway obstruction (choking) or strangulation, but usually to the point of pain and discomfort without death.
  2. Blocked or obstructed by thick material, often plant growth.

Synonyms

asphyxiatestranglesuffocatethrottleblock upbung upclogcongest

Words that rhyme with choked

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

provokedsoakedcloakedinvokedstokedstrokedjokedrevokedcroakedsmokedyokedunprovoked

Related words

cloggedobstructedsuffocatedjammedstuckstifledblockedsliced

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "choked"?▾

"Choked" has 2 syllables: chok · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "choked"?▾

The IPA transcription of "choked" is /tʃəʊkt/.

What does "choked" mean?▾

Choked: To be unable to breathe because of obstruction of the windpipe (for instance food or other objects that go down the wrong way, or fumes or particles in the air that cause the throat to constrict).

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