How to Pronounce Fork

To pronounce "fork", say FORK — one syllable, IPA /fɔːk/. 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

/fɔːk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fork”

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

What does fork mean?

noun

  1. A pronged tool having a long straight handle, used for digging, lifting, throwing etc.
  2. A pronged tool for use in the garden; a smaller hand fork for weeding etc., or larger for turning over the soil.

verb

  1. To divide into two or more branches.

    “A road, a tree, or a stream forks.”

  2. To move with a fork (as hay or food).

verb

  1. To have sexual intercourse, to copulate.

    “Fighting for peace is like fucking for virginity.”

  2. To have sexual intercourse with.

Synonyms

branchpitchforkpommelswellannihilateobliterateruinbangdo iteff

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Words that rhyme with fork

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

torqueyorkuncorksporklorchcorkporkstorksquark

Related words

pitchforkbranchbranchingramificationcrotchlegramifyseparate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fork"?▾

"Fork" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "fork"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fork" is /fɔːk/.

What does "fork" mean?▾

Fork: A pronged tool having a long straight handle, used for digging, lifting, throwing etc.

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