How to Pronounce Forked

To pronounce "forked", say FORK-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

FORK-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “forked”

"forked" has 2 syllables: fork-ed. It rhymes with corked and torqued, if that helps it stick.

What does forked mean?

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 bale a shaft dry.

adjective

  1. That splits into two or more directions, or parts.

    “It's a forked road. Turn left at the fork.”

Synonyms

forken

Words that rhyme with forked

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

corkedtorqueduncorkedorct

Related words

biramousbifurcatedoubledividedprongedprongyequivocalambiguous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "forked"?▾

"Forked" has 2 syllables: fork · ed.

What does "forked" mean?▾

Forked: To divide into two or more branches.

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