How to pronounce oik
Say it like OYK. Oik is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- OYK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oik pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OYKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of oik
American and British speakers say oik in essentially the same way: /ɔɪk/ in the US and /ɔɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: OYK.
What does oik mean?
- a member of the lower classes.
- a person perceived as obnoxious or unintelligent.
Where does oik come from?
Unknown, early 20th century.
Questions about saying oik
How do you pronounce oik?
Say OYK. The American pronunciation is /ɔɪk/. In British English it is /ɔɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oik?
Oik is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: OYK.
Do Americans and Brits say oik the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɔɪk/ and the British form is /ɔɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.