How to Pronounce Stalk

To pronounce "stalk", say STALK — one syllable, IPA /stɔːk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/stɔːk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “stalk”

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

What does stalk mean?

noun

  1. The stem or main axis of a plant, which supports the seed-carrying parts.

    “a stalk of wheat, rye, or oats;  the stalks of maize or hemp”

  2. The petiole, pedicel, or peduncle of a plant.

Words that rhyme with stalk

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gawkstockcockshockblocksquawkmockbaulkknockhawkflockhock

Related words

huskshuckchaffstrawstubblehauntstempeduncle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stalk"?▾

"Stalk" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "stalk"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stalk" is /stɔːk/.

What does "stalk" mean?▾

Stalk: The stem or main axis of a plant, which supports the seed-carrying parts.

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