How Do You Spell CROAK?

Pronunciation: [kɹˈə͡ʊk] (IPA)

The word "croak" is spelled with five letters and contains the diphthong /oʊ/ sound, as in "boat". The IPA phonetic transcription of "croak" is /kroʊk/. The "o" represents the vowel sound /oʊ/, while the letters "k" and "c" together create the /k/ sound. The final "k" indicates a hard stop in pronunciation, giving the word its distinctive, frog-like sound. Correct spelling and pronunciation of "croak" are essential for effective communication, particularly in fields such as biology, where the term is commonly used to refer to the vocalizations of frogs and toads.

CROAK Meaning and Definition

  1. Croak is a verb that refers to the deep, hoarse sound made by a frog or certain other animals, or can also be used to describe a deep, harsh, and guttural sound made by a person. The word is onomatopoeic in nature, imitating the sound itself. It can also be used figuratively to describe someone's voice or speech as harsh, grating, or strained.

    In the context of animals, croak is the common vocalization made by frogs, toads, and certain other amphibians. It is produced by forcing air from the lungs through the vocal cords in the larynx, resulting in a guttural sound. This vocalization is often associated with the mating or breeding season, where male frogs croak to attract females or to establish their territorial dominance.

    When used to describe a person's voice, croak implies a voice that is deep, rough, and strained, often signaling hoarseness or throat discomfort. It suggests a vocal quality that is harsh, strained, or even painful to listen to. This term can also be used metaphorically to describe someone's grating or unpleasant speech style or tone.

    Overall, croak represents a distinctive and often unpleasant sound made by certain animals or humans, characterized by a deep, hoarse, and guttural quality.

  2. • The cry of a frog or raven; any low harsh sound.
    • To make a low hoarse noise in the throat, as a frog; to utter a low muttering sound; to grumble.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for CROAK

Etymology of CROAK

The word "croak" most likely comes from the Proto-Germanic *krōkōną, which was related to the Old Norse kráka meaning "crow" and the Middle Low German krâken meaning "to sound". It is believed to be onomatopoeic in nature, imitating the sound made by frogs and certain birds. Over time, it developed into the term "croak", referring to the deep, hoarse sound similar to that of a frog or a raven.

Similar spelling words for CROAK

Plural form of CROAK is CROAKS

Conjugate verb Croak

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have croaked
you would have croaked
he/she/it would have croaked
we would have croaked
they would have croaked
I would have croak
you would have croak
he/she/it would have croak
we would have croak
they would have croak

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been croaking
you would have been croaking
he/she/it would have been croaking
we would have been croaking
they would have been croaking

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would croak
you would croak
he/she/it would croak
we would croak
they would croak

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be croaking
you would be croaking
he/she/it would be croaking
we would be croaking
they would be croaking

FUTURE

I will croak
you will croak
he/she/it will croak
we will croak
they will croak

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be croaking
you will be croaking
he/she/it will be croaking
we will be croaking
they will be croaking

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have croaked
you will have croaked
he/she/it will have croaked
we will have croaked
they will have croaked

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been croaking
you will have been croaking
he/she/it will have been croaking
we will have been croaking
they will have been croaking

IMPERATIVE

you croak
we let´s croak

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to croak

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was croaking
you were croaking
he/she/it was croaking
we were croaking
they were croaking

PAST PARTICIPLE

croaked

PAST PERFECT

I had croaked
you had croaked
he/she/it had croaked
we had croaked
they had croaked

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been croaking
you had been croaking
he/she/it had been croaking
we had been croaking
they had been croaking

PRESENT

I croak
you croak
he/she/it croaks
we croak
they croak

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am croaking
you are croaking
he/she/it is croaking
we are croaking
they are croaking

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

croaking

PRESENT PERFECT

I have croaked
you have croaked
he/she/it has croaked
we have croaked
they have croaked

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been croaking
you have been croaking
he/she/it has been croaking
we have been croaking
they have been croaking

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it croak

SIMPLE PAST

I croaked
you croaked
he/she/it croaked
we croaked
they croaked

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