How to Pronounce Wok

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/wɒk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “wok”

"wok" 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: walk, waack — easy to mix up when writing.

What does wok mean?

noun

  1. A large, oriental, round-bottomed cooking pan.

verb

  1. To prepare oriental cuisine using a wok.

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Words that rhyme with wok

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gawkstockcockstalkshockblocksquawkmockbaulkknockhawkflock

Related words

potdishcookerpanwokerycookpotdekchi

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wok"?▾

"Wok" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "wok"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wok" is /wɒk/.

What does "wok" mean?▾

Wok: A large, oriental, round-bottomed cooking pan.

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