How to Pronounce "stalk"
word
/ˈstɔk/
STAWK
/stˈɔːk/
STAWK
Definition
As a noun, 'stalk' is the main stem of a plant. As a verb, it means to follow someone quietly and secretly, usually with harmful intent.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈstɔk/
British English
/stˈɔːk/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STAWK
UK
STAWK
Listen in Context
A sunflower has a thick stalk.
Lions often stalk their prey before attacking.
This plant grows a long stalk before flowering.
He felt like someone was stalking him in the dark alley.