How To Pronounce OK
OK
In British English, OK is pronounced /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˌəʊˈkʰeɪ]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/.
OK has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
OK has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the second syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is oO, where O is the stressed syllable.
Words That Rhyme With OK
Questions About OK
How do you pronounce OK in British English?
In British English, OK is pronounced /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˌəʊˈkʰeɪ].
How do you pronounce OK in American English?
In American English, OK is pronounced /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/.
How many syllables are in OK?
OK has two syllables, /əʊ/ + /keɪ/.
Where is the stress in OK?
The main stress is on the second syllable, /keɪ/.
Do British and American English pronounce OK the same way?
No. British English has /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ and American English has /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern oO
Nearby Words
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