How to Pronounce Croak

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

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Syllable

5

Letters

/kɹəʊk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “croak”

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

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

What does croak mean?

noun

  1. A faint, harsh sound made in the throat.
  2. The cry of a frog or toad. (see also ribbit)

verb

  1. To make a croak.
  2. To utter in a low, hoarse voice.

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Words that rhyme with croak

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

evokestrokeprovokeinvokebaroqueyokejokecloakpokerevokespokecoke

Related words

grumblemuttermurmurchokegnarl

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "croak"?▾

"Croak" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "croak"?▾

The IPA transcription of "croak" is /kɹəʊk/.

What does "croak" mean?▾

Croak: A faint, harsh sound made in the throat.

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