How to pronounce bakery
Say it like BAY-kuh-ree. Bakery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY).
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- BAY
- kuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bakery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bakery
American and British speakers say bakery in essentially the same way: /ˈbeɪkəri/ in the US and /ˈbeɪkəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAY-kuh-ree.
What does bakery mean?
- a workplace where baked goods (breads and cakes and pastries) are produced or sold
Questions about saying bakery
How do you pronounce bakery?
Say BAY-kuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈbeɪkəri/. In British English it is /ˈbeɪkəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bakery?
Bakery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY). Broken into parts: BAY · kuh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say bakery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbeɪkəri/ and the British form is /ˈbeɪkəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.