How to pronounce spruik
Say it like SPROOK. Spruik is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SPROOK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spruik pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPROOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of spruik
American and British speakers say spruik in essentially the same way: /spruk/ in the US and /spruːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPROOK.
What does spruik mean?
- To promote a thing or idea to another person, usually informally.
Where does spruik come from?
Unknown, likely Germanic.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with spruik
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spruik.
Questions about saying spruik
How do you pronounce spruik?
Say SPROOK. The American pronunciation is /spruk/. In British English it is /spruːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spruik?
Spruik is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SPROOK.
Do Americans and Brits say spruik the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /spruk/ and the British form is /spruːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.