How to pronounce pokeweed
Say it like POHK-weed. Pokeweed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POHK).
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- POHK
- weed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pokeweed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- weedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pokeweed
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POHK-weed.
What does pokeweed mean?
- A poisonous North American plant, Phytolacca americana, with reddish stems, broad leaves, clusters of white flowers, and dark purple berries.
Where does pokeweed come from?
From poke + weed. The first element is from Powhatan pocan.
Questions about saying pokeweed
How do you pronounce pokeweed?
Say POHK-weed. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊkˌwid/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊkˌwiːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pokeweed?
Pokeweed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POHK). Broken into parts: POHK · weed.
Is pokeweed 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 /ˈpəʊkˌwiːd/ (POHK-weed).