How to pronounce bakewell
Say it like BAY-kwel. Bakewell has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY).
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- BAY
- kwel
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bakewell 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.
- kwelGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of bakewell
American and British speakers say bakewell in essentially the same way: /ˈbeɪˌkwɛl/ in the US and /ˈbeɪˌkwɛl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAY-kwel.
What does bakewell mean?
- Alternative letter-case form of Bakewell (“Bakewell tart”).
Questions about saying bakewell
How do you pronounce bakewell?
Say BAY-kwel. The American pronunciation is /ˈbeɪˌkwɛl/. In British English it is /ˈbeɪˌkwɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bakewell?
Bakewell has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY). Broken into parts: BAY · kwel.
Do Americans and Brits say bakewell the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbeɪˌkwɛl/ and the British form is /ˈbeɪˌkwɛl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.