How to pronounce provokes
Say it like pruh-VOHKS. Provokes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOHKS).
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- pruh
- VOHKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Provokes 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.
- VOHKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of provokes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pruh-VOHKS.
What does provokes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of provoke How to pronounce provoke
Words that rhyme with provokes
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Questions about saying provokes
How do you pronounce provokes?
Say pruh-VOHKS. The American pronunciation is /prəˈvoʊks/. In British English it is /prəˈvəʊks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in provokes?
Provokes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOHKS). Broken into parts: pruh · VOHKS.
Is provokes 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 /prəˈvəʊks/ (pruh-VOHKS).