How to Pronounce Poke

To pronounce "poke", say POK-e — 2 syllables, IPA /pəʊk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Accent

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/pəʊk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “poke”

"poke" has 2 syllables: pok-e. It rhymes with evoke and croak, if that helps it stick.

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

What does poke mean?

noun

  1. A prod, jab, or thrust.
  2. A lazy person; a dawdler.

verb

  1. To prod or jab with an object such as a finger or a stick.
  2. To stir up a fire to remove ash or promote burning.

Synonyms

drillnailpoundfumbleglaumroot

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Words that rhyme with poke

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

evokecroakstrokeprovokeinvokebaroqueyokejokecloakrevokespokecoke

Related words

prodjabbingjabstabthumppunchbiffthrust

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "poke"?▾

"Poke" has 2 syllables: pok · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "poke"?▾

The IPA transcription of "poke" is /pəʊk/.

What does "poke" mean?▾

Poke: A prod, jab, or thrust.

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