How to pronounce antiques
Say it like an-TEEKS. Antiques has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEEKS).
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- an
- TEEKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antiques pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TEEKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of antiques
American and British speakers say antiques in essentially the same way: /ænˈtiks/ in the US and /ænˈtiːks/ in the UK.
British respelling: an-TEEKS.
What does antiques mean?
- plural of antique How to pronounce antique
- third-person singular simple present indicative of antique How to pronounce antique
Questions about saying antiques
How do you pronounce antiques?
Say an-TEEKS. The American pronunciation is /ænˈtiks/. In British English it is /ænˈtiːks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in antiques?
Antiques has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEEKS). Broken into parts: an · TEEKS.
Do Americans and Brits say antiques the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ænˈtiks/ and the British form is /ænˈtiːks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.