How do you pronounce "amok"?

In American English: /əˈmʌk/ (uh-MUHK). In British English: /əmˈɒk/ (uhm-OK). In Canadian English: /əˈmʌk/ (uh-MUHK). In Australian English: /ɐmˈɒk/ (ⱯM).

Is "amok" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈmʌk/ (uh-MUHK), while in British English it's /əmˈɒk/ (uhm-OK).

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amok

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/əˈmʌk/

uh-MUHK

Syllable Breakdown

əam·mʌkok

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Last updated: 2026-02-12