How to Pronounce Cloak

To pronounce "cloak", say CLOAK — one syllable, IPA /ˈkloʊk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈkloʊk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cloak”

"cloak" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with evoke and croak, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: cloke — easy to mix up when writing.

What does cloak mean?

noun

  1. A long outer garment worn over the shoulders covering the back; a cape, often with a hood.
  2. A blanket-like covering, often metaphorical.

    “Night hid her movements with its cloak of darkness.”

verb

  1. To cover as with a cloak.
  2. To hide or conceal.

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Words that rhyme with cloak

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

evokecroakstrokeprovokeinvokebaroqueyokejokepokerevokespokecoke

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cloak"?▾

"Cloak" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "cloak"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cloak" is /ˈkloʊk/.

What does "cloak" mean?▾

Cloak: A long outer garment worn over the shoulders covering the back; a cape, often with a hood.

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