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How to pronounce “poke”

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Pronunciation guide for poke

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of poke with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: The surprisingly charming science of your gutit's independent enough that when we poke it,
Definition summary: To prod or jab with an object such as a finger or a stick. [from late 14th c.]

Example 1 of 8

The surprisingly charming science of your gut

it's independent enough that when we poke it,

[Verb]
To prod or jab with an object such as a finger or a stick. [from late 14th c.]
To stir up a fire to remove ash or promote burning.
(figuratively) To rummage; to feel or grope around. [from early 19th c.]
(transitive, computing, dated) To modify the value stored in (a memory address).
(transitive) To put a poke (device to prevent leaping or breaking fences) on (an animal).
(transitive) To thrust at with the horns; to gore.
(transitive, informal, social media) To notify (another user) of activity on social media or an instant messenger.
(transitive) To thrust (something) in a particular direction such as the tongue.
(transitive, slang, vulgar) To penetrate in sexual intercourse.
[Noun]
A prod, jab, or thrust.
(US, slang) A lazy person; a dawdler.
(US, slang) A stupid or uninteresting person.
An old, worn-out horse.
(US) A device to prevent an animal from leaping or breaking through fences, consisting of a yoke with a pole inserted, pointed forward.
(computing, dated) The storage of a value in a memory address, typically to modify the behaviour of a program or to cheat at a video game.
(informal, social media) A notification sent to get another user's attention on social media or an instant messenger.
A poke bonnet.
(baseball, slang) A hit, especially an extra base hit.

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