How to Pronounce Soak

To pronounce "soak", say SOAK — one syllable, IPA /səʊk/. 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

/səʊk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “soak”

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

What does soak mean?

noun

  1. An immersion in water etc.

    “After the strenuous climb, I had a nice long soak in a bath.”

  2. A drunkard.

verb

  1. To be saturated with liquid by being immersed in it.

    “I'm going to soak in the bath for a couple of hours.”

  2. To immerse in liquid to the point of saturation or thorough permeation.

    “Soak the beans overnight before cooking.”

Synonyms

alcoholicsousesuck-pint

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Words that rhyme with soak

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

evokecroakstrokeprovokeinvokebaroqueyokejokecloakpokerevokespoke

Related words

soakagesopimbuedowsedousesaturateintoxicatepluck

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "soak"?▾

"Soak" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "soak"?▾

The IPA transcription of "soak" is /səʊk/.

What does "soak" mean?▾

Soak: An immersion in water etc.

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