About "poke"
How to Split "poke" into Syllables
The word poke is divided into 2 syllables: po·ke. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- po — 1st syllable
- ke — 2nd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of poke:
- IPA: /pəʊk/
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📖 Definitions
- poke (third-person singular simple present pokes, present participle poking, simple past and past participle poked)
- To prod or jab with an object such as a finger or a stick. [from late 14th c.]
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle English poken, perhaps from Middle Dutch poken or Middle Low German poken, both from Proto-West Germanic *pukōn or similar, which is itself of uncertain origin, but may be from an imitative Proto-Germanic root *puk-. Doublet of poach. From Middle English poke, from Anglo-Norman poke (whence pocket), from Frankish *poka. More at pocket. Doublet of pouch. Clipping of pocan (“pokeweed”) or directly borrowed from Powhatan pocan. See pocan for more. Borrowed from Hawaiian poke (li...
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- Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
- Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
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- Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness
📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare poke with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| poke | 2 | po·ke |
| pixy | 2 | pi-xy |
| phish | 1 | phish |
| pizza | 2 | piz-za |
| piggy | 2 | pig-gy |
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