How to Pronounce "amok"
word
uh-MUHK
uh-MOK
Definition
'Amok' means behaving in a wild, uncontrolled, or violent way, often used in the phrase 'run amok' to describe chaotic behavior.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈmək
British English
ɐmˈɒk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-MUHK
UK
uh-MOK
Listen in Context
The party got out of hand, and guests ran amok.
Whenever there's a sale, shoppers run amok in the mall.
The children ran amok in the playground.
When the alarm rang, people started running amok.