To pronounce "kapok", say KAP-ok — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkeɪpɒk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈkeɪpɒk/
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"kapok" has 2 syllables: kap-ok. It rhymes with sapphic and yapok, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: capoc, capac — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Kapok" has 2 syllables: kap · ok.
The IPA transcription of "kapok" is /ˈkeɪpɒk/.
Kapok: A silky fibre obtained from the silk-cotton tree used for insulation and stuffing for pillows, mattresses, etc.
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