How to Pronounce Woke

To pronounce "woke", say WOK-e — 2 syllables, IPA /wəʊk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

4

Letters

/wəʊk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “woke”

"woke" has 2 syllables: wok-e. It rhymes with evoke and croak, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: wouk, wolk — easy to mix up when writing.

What does woke mean?

adjective

  1. Awake: conscious and not asleep.
  2. Alert and aware of what is going on, especially in social justice contexts. Well-informed.

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Words that rhyme with woke

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

evokecroakstrokeprovokeinvokebaroqueyokejokecloakpokerevokespoke

Related words

awakeraisedawokegotrosearousedmyselfreactivated

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "woke"?▾

"Woke" has 2 syllables: wok · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "woke"?▾

The IPA transcription of "woke" is /wəʊk/.

What does "woke" mean?▾

Woke: Awake: conscious and not asleep.

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