How to Pronounce "stokes"
word
/ˈstoʊks/
stohks
/stˈəʊks/
stohks
Definition
He/she/it adds fuel to a fire or makes something (like feelings, activity, or excitement) stronger. Often used literally for fires or figuratively for emotions or arguments.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈstoʊks/
British English
/stˈəʊks/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
stohks
UK
stohks
Listen in Context
He stokes the fire every night to keep the room warm.
She stokes enthusiasm in her team with positive words.
The news report stokes public fear.
Whenever she stokes the conversation with jokes, everyone laughs.