How to pronounce Ok
Say it like oh-KAY. Ok has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY).
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- oh
- KAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ok pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of Ok
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-KAY.
What does Ok mean?
- an expression of agreement normally occurring at the beginning of a sentence
- a state in south central United States
- an endorsement“they gave us the O.K. to go ahead”
- being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition“an all-right movie”“the passengers were shaken up but are all right”
Words that rhyme with Ok
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Words that sound like Ok
Questions about saying Ok
How do you pronounce Ok?
Say oh-KAY. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/. In British English it is /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Ok?
Ok has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY). Broken into parts: oh · KAY.
Is Ok 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 /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ (oh-KAY).
What words sound the same as Ok?
Ok sounds the same as okay in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.