How to Pronounce Forks

To pronounce "forks", say FORKS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “forks”

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

What does forks 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).

noun

  1. The bottom of a sump into which the water of a mine drains.

Synonyms

branchpitchforkpommelswell

Words that rhyme with forks

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

torquescorksstorksdorksuncorksorkspitchforkswarksyorks

Related words

pitchforkbranchbranchingramificationcrotchlegramifyseparate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "forks"?▾

"Forks" has one syllable.

What does "forks" mean?▾

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

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