How to pronounce amok
Say it like uh-MUHK. Amok has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUHK).
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- uh
- MUHK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amok pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of amok
American and British speakers say amok in essentially the same way: /əˈmʌk/ in the US and /əˈmɒk/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-MOK.
What does amok mean?
- Out of control, especially when armed and dangerous.
- In a frenzy of violence, or on a killing spree; berserk.
- One who runs amok; in Malay and Moro/Philippine culture, one who attempts to kill many others, especially expecting that they will be killed themselves.
- The act of running amok.
- Synonym of run amok.
Where does amok come from?
Borrowed from Portuguese amouco, from Malay amuk (“to go on a killing spree”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with amok
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of amok.
Questions about saying amok
How do you pronounce amok?
Say uh-MUHK. The American pronunciation is /əˈmʌk/. In British English it is /əˈmɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amok?
Amok has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUHK). Broken into parts: uh · MUHK.
Do Americans and Brits say amok the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈmʌk/ and the British form is /əˈmɒk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.