How to Pronounce "poking"
word
/ˈpoʊkɪŋ/
POH-king
/pˈəʊkɪŋ/
POH-king
Definition
'Poking' means pushing something with a finger or a pointed object, usually quickly or repeatedly. It can also mean interfering in situations or matters that are not yours.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpoʊkɪŋ/
British English
/pˈəʊkɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POH-king
UK
POH-king
Listen in Context
Stop poking me with your pencil.
He was poking the fire to keep it burning.
The child kept poking his toy car.
She keeps poking around in my room, looking for something.