How to pronounce advoke
Say it like ud-VOHK. Advoke has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOHK).
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- ud
- VOHK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Advoke pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- udKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VOHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of advoke
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ud-VOHK.
What does advoke mean?
- To summon or call (to a higher tribunal).
Where does advoke come from?
Borrowed from Latin advocare, formed from ad + vocare (“to call”).
Words that rhyme with advoke
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Questions about saying advoke
How do you pronounce advoke?
Say ud-VOHK. The American pronunciation is /ədˈvoʊk/. In British English it is /ədˈvəʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in advoke?
Advoke has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOHK). Broken into parts: ud · VOHK.
Is advoke pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ədˈvəʊk/ (ud-VOHK).