To pronounce "provoke", say PROV-ok-e — 3 syllables, IPA /pɹəˈvəʊk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/pɹəˈvəʊk/
IPA
"provoke" has 3 syllables: prov-ok-e. It rhymes with evoke and croak, if that helps it stick.
verb
“Don't provoke the dog; it may try to bite you.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Provoke" has 3 syllables: prov · ok · e.
The IPA transcription of "provoke" is /pɹəˈvəʊk/.
Provoke: To cause someone to become annoyed or angry.
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