How to pronounce prahok
Say it like pruh-HAHK. Prahok has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAHK).
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- pruh
- HAHK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prahok pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- HAHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of prahok
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pruh-HOK.
What does prahok mean?
- A salted and fermented fish paste used in Cambodian cuisine.
Where does prahok come from?
Borrowed from Khmer ប្រហុក (prɑɑhok).
Words that rhyme with prahok
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prahok.
Questions about saying prahok
How do you pronounce prahok?
Say pruh-HAHK. The American pronunciation is /prəˈhɑk/. In British English it is /prəˈhɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prahok?
Prahok has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAHK). Broken into parts: pruh · HAHK.
Is prahok pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /prəˈhɒk/ (pruh-HOK).