How to pronounce wokel
Say it like WOHW-kul. Wokel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOHW).
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US American/ˈwoʊwkəl/WOHW-kul
UK British/ˈwəʊkəl/WOH-kul
- WOHW
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wokel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WOHWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wokel
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: WOH-kul.
What does wokel mean?
noun
- Somebody who speaks for progressive (“woke”) values in spite of missing education.
Where does wokel come from?
Blend of woke + yokel.
Questions about saying wokel
How do you pronounce wokel?
Say WOHW-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈwoʊwkəl/. In British English it is /ˈwəʊkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wokel?
Wokel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOHW). Broken into parts: WOHW · kul.
Is wokel 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 /ˈwəʊkəl/ (WOH-kul).