How to Pronounce Provoking

To pronounce "provoking", say PROV-ok-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

PROV-ok-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “provoking”

"provoking" has 3 syllables: prov-ok-ing. It rhymes with invoking and choking, if that helps it stick.

What does provoking mean?

verb

  1. To cause someone to become annoyed or angry.

    “Don't provoke the dog; it may try to bite you.”

  2. To bring about a reaction.

noun

  1. Provocation

adjective

  1. Annoying; irritating

Synonyms

bring aboutdiscomposeegg onengenderevokegrillinciteinduce

Words that rhyme with provoking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

invokingchokingstrokingevokingsoakingjokingsmokingcroakingyokingstokingpokingcloaking

Related words

provocativeagitativeagitatingteasingwreakingincitementhard-hittingincite

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "provoking"?▾

"Provoking" has 3 syllables: prov · ok · ing.

What does "provoking" mean?▾

Provoking: To cause someone to become annoyed or angry.

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