How to pronounce ake
Say it like AYK. Ake is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- AYK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ake pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ake
American and British speakers say ake in essentially the same way: /eɪk/ in the US and /eɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: AYK.
What does ake mean?
- forever
Where does ake come from?
From Middle English aken, from Old English acan (“to ache”), from Proto-West Germanic *akan, from Proto-Germanic *akaną (“to ache”).
Words that rhyme with ake
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ake.
Words that sound like ake
Questions about saying ake
How do you pronounce ake?
Say AYK. The American pronunciation is /eɪk/. In British English it is /eɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ake?
Ake is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: AYK.
Do Americans and Brits say ake the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /eɪk/ and the British form is /eɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as ake?
Ake sounds the same as ache in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.