How to Pronounce Pokeweed

To pronounce "pokeweed", say POK-ew-eed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

POK-ew-eed

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💡 Tip for remembering “pokeweed”

"pokeweed" has 3 syllables: pok-ew-eed. It rhymes with accede and concede, if that helps it stick.

What does pokeweed mean?

noun

  1. A poisonous North American plant, Phytolacca americana, with reddish stems, broad leaves, clusters of white flowers, and dark purple berries.

Synonyms

American pokeweedpocanpokepokeberrypokerootinkberryscokeskokeberry

Words that rhyme with pokeweed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

accedeconcedeimpedecedeleadheedprecedeneedseedsupersedesucceedgreed

Related words

mitogenredweedpokeberrypigeonweedphytolaccainkberryskokeberrypoke

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pokeweed"?▾

"Pokeweed" has 3 syllables: pok · ew · eed.

What does "pokeweed" mean?▾

Pokeweed: A poisonous North American plant, Phytolacca americana, with reddish stems, broad leaves, clusters of white flowers, and dark purple berries.

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