How to pronounce convoke
Say it like kon-VOHK. Convoke has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOHK).
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- kon
- VOHK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Convoke pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- konKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- VOHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of convoke
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kon-VOHK.
What does convoke mean?
- To convene, to cause to assemble for a meeting.
- To call together.
Where does convoke come from?
Borrowed from Middle French convoquer, from Latin convocare, from con- (“with”) + vocō (“to call”).
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Words that rhyme with convoke
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Questions about saying convoke
How do you pronounce convoke?
Say kon-VOHK. The American pronunciation is /kɑnˈvoʊk/. In British English it is /kɒnˈvəʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in convoke?
Convoke has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOHK). Broken into parts: kon · VOHK.
Is convoke 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 /kɒnˈvəʊk/ (kon-VOHK).