How to pronounce slowpoke
Say it like SLOH-pohk. Slowpoke has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLOH).
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US American/ˈsloʊˌpoʊk/SLOH-pohk
UK British/ˈsləʊˌpəʊk/SLOH-pohk
- SLOH
- pohk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slowpoke pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- pohkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of slowpoke
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SLOH-pohk.
What does slowpoke mean?
noun
- someone who moves slowly“in England they call a slowpoke a slowcoach”
Questions about saying slowpoke
How do you pronounce slowpoke?
Say SLOH-pohk. The American pronunciation is /ˈsloʊˌpoʊk/. In British English it is /ˈsləʊˌpəʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slowpoke?
Slowpoke has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLOH). Broken into parts: SLOH · pohk.
Is slowpoke 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 /ˈsləʊˌpəʊk/ (SLOH-pohk).