How to pronounce kolk
Say it like KOHK. Kolk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KOHK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kolk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of kolk
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOHK.
What does kolk mean?
- An underwater vortex similar to a whirlwind, capable of dislodging, picking up, and moving boulders.
- A relatively small water-filled depression, especially in a bog: a bog pond, a bog eye, a bog kolk.
Where does kolk come from?
Borrowed from Dutch kolk.
Words that rhyme with kolk
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kolk.
Words that sound like kolk
Questions about saying kolk
How do you pronounce kolk?
Say KOHK. The American pronunciation is /koʊk/. In British English it is /kəʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kolk?
Kolk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KOHK.
Is kolk 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 /kəʊk/ (KOHK).
What words sound the same as kolk?
Kolk sounds the same as coke in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.