How to pronounce sunchoke
Say it like SUHN-chohk. Sunchoke has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN).
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- SUHN
- chohk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sunchoke pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- chohkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of sunchoke
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SUHN-chohk.
What does sunchoke mean?
- Synonym of Jerusalem artichoke (tuber).
- Synonym of Jerusalem artichoke (plant or species).
Where does sunchoke come from?
Blend of sunflower + artichoke.
Questions about saying sunchoke
How do you pronounce sunchoke?
Say SUHN-chohk. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌnˌtʃoʊk/. In British English it is /ˈsʌnˌtʃəʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sunchoke?
Sunchoke has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN). Broken into parts: SUHN · chohk.
Is sunchoke 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 /ˈsʌnˌtʃəʊk/ (SUHN-chohk).