How to pronounce wok
Say it like WOK. Wok is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- WOK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wok pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of wok
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: WOK.
What does wok mean?
- A large, round-bottomed cooking pan used in East Asian cooking.
- Any dish prepared using such a pan.
- To prepare oriental cuisine using a wok.
Words that rhyme with wok
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Words that sound like wok
Questions about saying wok
How do you pronounce wok?
Say WOK. The American pronunciation is /wɑk/. In British English it is /wɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wok?
Wok is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WOK.
Is wok 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 /wɒk/ (WOK).
What words sound the same as wok?
Wok sounds the same as walk in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.