How to pronounce croak
Say it like KROHK. Croak is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KROHK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Croak pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KROHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of croak
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KROHK.
What does croak mean?
- To make a croak sound.
- To utter in a low, hoarse voice.
- To make its vocal sound.
- A faint, harsh sound made in the throat.
- The call of a frog or toad.
- The harsh call of various birds, such as the raven or corncrake, or other creatures.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with croak
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of croak.
Questions about saying croak
How do you pronounce croak?
Say KROHK. The American pronunciation is /kroʊk/. In British English it is /krəʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in croak?
Croak is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KROHK.
Is croak 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 /krəʊk/ (KROHK).