How to pronounce provoked
Say it like pruh-VOHKT. Provoked has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOHKT).
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- pruh
- VOHKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Provoked 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.
- VOHKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of provoked
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pruh-VOHKT.
What does provoked mean?
- incited, especially deliberately, to anger“aggravated by passive resistance”“the provoked animal attacked the child”
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Words that rhyme with provoked
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Questions about saying provoked
How do you pronounce provoked?
Say pruh-VOHKT. The American pronunciation is /prəˈvoʊkt/. In British English it is /prəˈvəʊkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in provoked?
Provoked has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOHKT). Broken into parts: pruh · VOHKT.
Is provoked 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 /prəˈvəʊkt/ (pruh-VOHKT).