How to pronounce tteokbokki
Say it like tok-BOH-kee. Tteokbokki has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOH).
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- tok
- BOH
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tteokbokki pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tokKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- BOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tteokbokki
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: tok-BOH-kee.
What does tteokbokki mean?
- Stir-fried sliced tteoks (Korean rice cakes) seasoned with red pepper paste.
Where does tteokbokki come from?
Borrowed from Korean 떡볶이 (tteokbokki), from 떡 (tteok, “rice cake”) + 볶이 (bokki, “stir-fried and seasoned food”).
Words that rhyme with tteokbokki
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Questions about saying tteokbokki
How do you pronounce tteokbokki?
Say tok-BOH-kee. The American pronunciation is /tɑkˈboʊki/. In British English it is /tɒkˈbəʊki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tteokbokki?
Tteokbokki has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOH). Broken into parts: tok · BOH · kee.
Is tteokbokki pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /tɒkˈbəʊki/ (tok-BOH-kee).