How to Pronounce Spoke

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/spəʊk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “spoke”

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

What does spoke mean?

noun

  1. A support structure that connects the axle or the hub of a wheel to the rim.
  2. A projecting handle of a steering wheel.

verb

  1. To furnish (a wheel) with spokes.

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Words that rhyme with spoke

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

evokecroakstrokeprovokeinvokebaroqueyokejokecloakpokerevokecoke

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spoke"?▾

"Spoke" has 2 syllables: spok · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "spoke"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spoke" is /spəʊk/.

What does "spoke" mean?▾

Spoke: A support structure that connects the axle or the hub of a wheel to the rim.

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