How to Pronounce Evoke

To pronounce "evoke", say EV-ok-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪˈvəʊk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ɪˈvəʊk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “evoke”

"evoke" has 3 syllables: ev-ok-e. It rhymes with croak and stroke, if that helps it stick.

What does evoke mean?

verb

To call out; to draw out or bring forth.
To cause the manifestation of something (emotion, picture, etc.) in someone's mind or imagination.
“Being here evokes long forgotten memories.”

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Words that rhyme with evoke

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

croak stroke provoke invoke baroque yoke joke cloak poke revoke spoke coke

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "evoke"?▾

"Evoke" has 3 syllables: ev · ok · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "evoke"?▾

The IPA transcription of "evoke" is /ɪˈvəʊk/.

What does "evoke" mean?▾

Evoke: To call out; to draw out or bring forth.

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