How to pronounce auk
Say it like AWK. Auk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- AWK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Auk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of auk
American and British speakers say auk in essentially the same way: /ɔk/ in the US and /ɔːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: AWK.
What does auk mean?
- Any of several species of Arctic sea birds of the family Alcidae.
Where does auk come from?
From Icelandic álka, from Old Norse alka (“auk”), from Proto-Germanic *alkǭ, from Proto-Indo-European *h₁el- (“a kind of bird”).
Words that rhyme with auk
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of auk.
Questions about saying auk
How do you pronounce auk?
Say AWK. The American pronunciation is /ɔk/. In British English it is /ɔːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in auk?
Auk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: AWK.
Do Americans and Brits say auk the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɔk/ and the British form is /ɔːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.