How to pronounce poking
Say it like POH-king. Poking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
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- POH
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of poking
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POH-king.
What does poking mean?
- present participle and gerund of poke How to pronounce poke
- The act by which something is poked.
- drudging; servile
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Words that rhyme with poking
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Questions about saying poking
How do you pronounce poking?
Say POH-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poking?
Poking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · king.
Is poking 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 /ˈpəʊkɪŋ/ (POH-king).