How to pronounce ook
Say it like OOK. Ook is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce ook. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- OOK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ook pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of ook
American and British speakers say ook in essentially the same way: /uk/ in the US and /uːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: OOK.
What does ook mean?
- Used to represent the sound of the cry of an ape or monkey.
- To make the cry of an ape or monkey.
Where does ook come from?
Imitative of the cry of an ape or monkey.
Words that rhyme with ook
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ook.
Questions about saying ook
How do you pronounce ook?
Say OOK. The American pronunciation is /uk/. In British English it is /uːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ook?
Ook is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: OOK.
Do Americans and Brits say ook the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /uk/ and the British form is /uːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.