How to pronounce wokeish
Say it like WOH-kish. Wokeish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOH).
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US American/ˈwoʊkɪʃ/WOH-kish
UK British/ˈwəʊkɪʃ/WOH-kish
- WOH
- kish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wokeish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wokeish
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: WOH-kish.
What does wokeish mean?
adjective
- Characteristic of wokeism.“The Reclaim Party leader called the control of the Greater London Authority ‘wasteful and wokeish’”
- Somewhat woke.
Where does wokeish come from?
From woke + -ish.
Questions about saying wokeish
How do you pronounce wokeish?
Say WOH-kish. The American pronunciation is /ˈwoʊkɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈwəʊkɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wokeish?
Wokeish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOH). Broken into parts: WOH · kish.
Is wokeish 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 /ˈwəʊkɪʃ/ (WOH-kish).