spruːk
[spruːk] as a word, referring to the term "spruik." The term "spruik" is a verb primarily used in Australian and New Zealand English. It means to promote or advertise something, often in a persuasive or enthusiastic manner.
Example sentence: "The street performer stood on the corner, spruiking his show to attract a crowd."
the ː macron
The character that appears between the 'u' and the 'k' in "spruːk" is called a "macron."
The macron is a diacritical mark, represented by a horizontal line placed above a letter. It is used to indicate that the vowel should be pronounced with a long sound.In the word spruik, the macron (ː) where the 'i' is should be pronounced spr'oo'k with a long sound, similar to "ooh" - Ohh indeed!