How to Pronounce Walk

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

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Letters

/wɔːk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “walk

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

Sounds exactly like: wok, walke, waack — easy to mix up when writing.

What does walk mean?

verb

  1. To move on the feet by alternately setting each foot (or pair or group of feet, in the case of animals with four or more feet) forward, with at least one foot on the ground at all times. Compare run.

    To walk briskly for an hour every day is to keep fit.

  2. To "walk free", i.e. to win, or avoid, a criminal court case, particularly when actually guilty.

    If you can’t present a better case, that robber is going to walk.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "walk"?

"Walk" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "walk"?

The IPA transcription of "walk" is /wɔːk/.

What does "walk" mean?

Walk: To move on the feet by alternately setting each foot (or pair or group of feet, in the case of animals with four or more feet) forward, with at least one foot on the ground at all times. Compare run.

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