How to Pronounce Stalks

To pronounce "stalks", say STALKS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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

What does stalks 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.

noun

  1. A particular episode of trying to follow or contact someone.
  2. The hunting of a wild animal by stealthy approach.

verb

  1. To approach slowly and quietly in order not to be discovered when getting closer.
  2. To (try to) follow or contact someone constantly, often resulting in harassment.Wp

    “My ex-girlfriend is stalking me.”

Words that rhyme with stalks

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

paradoxfauxunorthodoxequinoxflummoxfoxboxcoxlockspoxrocksbalks

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stalks"?▾

"Stalks" has one syllable.

What does "stalks" mean?▾

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

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