How do you pronounce "choke"?

In American English: /ˈtʃoʊk/ (CHOHK). In British English: /tʃˈəʊk/ (CH). In Canadian English: /ˈtʃoʊk/ (CHOHK). In Australian English: /tʃˈəʊk/ (CH).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtʃoʊk/ (CHOHK), while in British English it's /tʃˈəʊk/ (CH).

How to Pronounce "choke"

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choke

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/ˈtʃoʊk/

CHOHK

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tʃoʊkchoke

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