How to pronounce ngrok
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ngrok is most commonly pronounced "en grok" (/ˈɛn ɡrɒk/). This is one of several readings in active use; the developer community hasn't converged on a single answer.
Tunneling tool; "en-grok" or "en-rock".
Alternate readings you might hear:
- "en rock"
/ˈɛn rɒk/
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How do you pronounce ngrok?
ngrok is pronounced "en grok" (/ˈɛn ɡrɒk/). Tunneling tool; "en-grok" or "en-rock".
What is the IPA for ngrok?
The IPA for ngrok is /ˈɛn ɡrɒk/, respelled "en grok".
Is ngrok sometimes pronounced "en rock"?
Yes — "en rock" (/ˈɛn rɒk/) is one of the alternate readings of ngrok in active use.
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