How to Pronounce Gook

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

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Letters

/ɡuk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “gook”

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

What does gook mean?

noun

  1. A person of Far Eastern or Oceanian descent, especially a Vietnamese, Filipino, Chinese, Japanese or Korean person.
  2. A foreigner, especially an enemy soldier in wartime.

Words that rhyme with gook

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

looknookoverlookbookoutlookhookcrookschnookhandbookguidebookshnooktextbook

Related words

sludgeslimemuckoozegoogunkguckslant-eye

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gook"?▾

"Gook" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "gook"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gook" is /ɡuk/.

What does "gook" mean?▾

Gook: A person of Far Eastern or Oceanian descent, especially a Vietnamese, Filipino, Chinese, Japanese or Korean person.

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