How to pronounce toke
Say it like TOHK. Toke is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/toʊk/TOHK
UK British/təʊk/TOHK
- TOHK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toke pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of toke
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOHK.
What does toke mean?
noun
- A gratuity.“I gave the maitre d’ a $10 toke and he just laughed.”
- To give a gratuity to.“You have to toke the maitre d’ at least $50 if you want a really good table.”
- A puff of marijuana.“The artist took a thoughtful toke off the joint, then passed it along.”
- An inhalation or lungful of anything.
Where does toke come from?
Clipping of token.
Words that rhyme with toke
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Questions about saying toke
How do you pronounce toke?
Say TOHK. The American pronunciation is /toʊk/. In British English it is /təʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toke?
Toke is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TOHK.
Is toke 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 /təʊk/ (TOHK).