How to pronounce jook
Say it like JOOK. Jook is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- JOOK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jook pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JOOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of jook
American and British speakers say jook in essentially the same way: /dʒuk/ in the US and /dʒuːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: JOOK.
What does jook mean?
- To dodge; to move quickly to avoid something or to hide; to dart away.
- A quick movement to evade something.
- A bow or curtsey.
- Synonym of congee.
Where does jook come from?
Unknown. Compare duck (“to lower the head or body”) or jink (“to make an evasive turn”).
Words that rhyme with jook
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Words that sound like jook
Questions about saying jook
How do you pronounce jook?
Say JOOK. The American pronunciation is /dʒuk/. In British English it is /dʒuːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jook?
Jook is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JOOK.
Do Americans and Brits say jook the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒuk/ and the British form is /dʒuːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as jook?
Jook sounds the same as juke in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.