How to pronounce bok
Say it like BOK. Bok is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BOK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bok pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of bok
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOK.
What does bok mean?
- Keen or willing.
- The clucking sound of a chicken.
- To make the clucking sound of a chicken.
Where does bok come from?
From Afrikaans bok. Doublet of buck.
Words that rhyme with bok
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bok.
Words that sound like bok
Questions about saying bok
How do you pronounce bok?
Say BOK. The American pronunciation is /bɑk/. In British English it is /bɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bok?
Bok is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BOK.
Is bok pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /bɒk/ (BOK).
What words sound the same as bok?
Bok sounds the same as bach, bock in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.