How to Pronounce Spoken

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈspoʊkən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “spoken”

"spoken" has 2 syllables: spok-en. It rhymes with broken and outspoken, if that helps it stick.

What does spoken mean?

verb

  1. To communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud.

    “I was so surprised I couldn't speak.”

  2. To have a conversation.

    “It's been ages since we've spoken.”

adjective

  1. Relating to speech
  2. Speaking in a specified way

    “soft-spoken”

Synonyms

articulatetalkverbalizeoralverbal

Antonyms

be silentunspoken

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Words that rhyme with spoken

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

brokenoutspokensoftspokenheartbrokenunspokenoakenwokenunbrokensokenhousebrokenpocanmichoacan

Related words

word-of-mouthverbalvocalvoicedunwrittenexpressedoraluttered

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spoken"?▾

"Spoken" has 2 syllables: spok · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "spoken"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spoken" is /ˈspoʊkən/.

What does "spoken" mean?▾

Spoken: To communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud.

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