How to Pronounce Oak

To pronounce "oak", say OAK — one syllable, IPA /əʊk/. 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

/əʊk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “oak”

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

Sounds exactly like: olk — easy to mix up when writing.

What does oak mean?

noun

  1. A deciduous tree with distinctive deeply lobed leaves, acorns, and notably strong wood, typically of England and northeastern North America, included in genus Quercus.
  2. The wood of the oak.

verb

  1. To expose to oak in order for the oak to impart its flavors.

adjective

  1. Having a rich brown colour, like that of oak wood.
  2. Made of oak wood or timber

    “an oak table, oak beam, etc”

Synonyms

oaken

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Words that rhyme with oak

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evokecroakstrokeprovokeinvokebaroqueyokejokecloakpokerevokespoke

Related words

woodyhardwoodivytreerestaurantpoisonaucfiddle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "oak"?▾

"Oak" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "oak"?▾

The IPA transcription of "oak" is /əʊk/.

What does "oak" mean?▾

Oak: A deciduous tree with distinctive deeply lobed leaves, acorns, and notably strong wood, typically of England and northeastern North America, included in genus Quercus.

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