How to pronounce jamoke
Say it like juh-MOHK. Jamoke has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOHK).
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- juh
- MOHK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jamoke pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MOHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of jamoke
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: juh-MOHK.
What does jamoke mean?
- Coffee.
- A stupid person, fool.
Where does jamoke come from?
This term may be the origin of cup of joe and joe; see those entries for more.
Words that rhyme with jamoke
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jamoke.
Questions about saying jamoke
How do you pronounce jamoke?
Say juh-MOHK. The American pronunciation is /dʒəˈmoʊk/. In British English it is /dʒəˈməʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jamoke?
Jamoke has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOHK). Broken into parts: juh · MOHK.
Is jamoke 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 /dʒəˈməʊk/ (juh-MOHK).