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How to pronounce:
poke
Definition:
(nou) tall coarse perennial American herb having small white flowers followed by blackish-red berries on long drooping racemes; young fleshy stems are edible; berries and root are poisonous (nou) someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind (nou) a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases (nou) a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow) (nou) a blow with the fist
Phonetic Transcription:
pəʊk
Examples:
What did you poke her with
The user has to poke around for the matching story
They can poke, puncture, slice and lacerate you.
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Common mistakes of poke pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "poke" with a short vowel, sounding like "pɒk" (UK) or "pɑk" (US). This changes the meaning. Tip: Remember to use the long "o" sound as in "oʊ" (US) or "əʊ" (UK).
- Ignoring the final "k": A common mistake is to soften the ending, pronouncing it as "poʊ" (US) or "pəʊ" (UK) without the "k". This can lead to confusion with similar-sounding words. Tip: Ensure to pronounce the final "k" clearly.
- Overemphasizing the "p": Some people may stress the "p" too much, making it sound like "pˈoʊk" (US) or "pˈəʊk" (UK). This can sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the "p" crisp but not overly stressed.
- Confusing "poke" with "pock": Some might pronounce "poke" like "pɒk" (UK) or "pɑk" (US), which is different. This mistake can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Focus on the long "o" sound to differentiate the words.
- Mispronouncing the stress: Learners may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "pəˈkeɪ" instead of "ˈpoʊk" (US) or "pəʊk" (UK). This alters the word entirely. Tip: Always stress the first syllable for correct pronunciation.