How to pronounce moke
Say it like MOHK. Moke is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MOHK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moke pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of moke
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOHK.
What does moke mean?
- A performer, such as a minstrel, who plays on several musical instruments.
- A stupid person; a dolt.
- British small utility vehicle (styled "MOKE").
Where does moke come from?
Unknown. In the sense of a variety performer, comes from "The Lively Moke" (or "Musical Moke"), an 1860s blackface song, dance and multi-instrumental routine popularized by Johnny Thompson, William J.
Words that rhyme with moke
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of moke.
Questions about saying moke
How do you pronounce moke?
Say MOHK. The American pronunciation is /moʊk/. In British English it is /məʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moke?
Moke is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MOHK.
Is moke 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 /məʊk/ (MOHK).