How to Pronounce Yoke

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

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/jəʊk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “yoke”

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

Sounds exactly like: yoak, yolk — easy to mix up when writing.

What does yoke mean?

noun

  1. Frame around the neck, and related senses.
  2. Pair of harnessed draught animals, and related senses.

verb

  1. To link or to join.
  2. To unite, to connect.

Synonyms

control wheel

Words that rhyme with yoke

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

evokecroakstrokeprovokeinvokebaroquejokecloakpokerevokespokecoke

Related words

bracespanlinkcouplingpaircoupletwosomeduad

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "yoke"?▾

"Yoke" has 2 syllables: yok · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "yoke"?▾

The IPA transcription of "yoke" is /jəʊk/.

What does "yoke" mean?▾

Yoke: Frame around the neck, and related senses.

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