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slowpoke

/ˈsloʊˌpoʊk/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.26 in modern English

Syllables
slow-poke
IPA
/ˈsloʊˌpoʊk/
17
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A person who moves slowly or takes a long time to do something.

Canadian usage; American usage; Derogatory; Informal

Example Sentences

Etymology

From slow + poke.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈsloʊˌpoʊk/

Usage

Inflected Forms

slowpokes (plural)

Synonyms

plodder sluggard slowcoach stick-in-the-mud

Questions

How do you pronounce slowpoke?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈsloʊˌpoʊk/.
What does slowpoke mean?
A person who moves slowly or takes a long time to do something.
Where does slowpoke come from?
From slow + poke.

How to pronounce slowpoke

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈsloʊˌpoʊk/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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