How to pronounce cakeage
Say it like KAY-kij. Cakeage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY).
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- KAY
- kij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cakeage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cakeage
American and British speakers say cakeage in essentially the same way: /ˈkeɪkɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈkeɪkɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAY-kij.
What does cakeage mean?
- A fee levied by a restaurant on customers who bring their own cake (such as a birthday cake) rather than buying one on the premises.
Where does cakeage come from?
From cake + -age, modeled on corkage.
Words that rhyme with cakeage
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cakeage.
Questions about saying cakeage
How do you pronounce cakeage?
Say KAY-kij. The American pronunciation is /ˈkeɪkɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈkeɪkɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cakeage?
Cakeage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY). Broken into parts: KAY · kij.
Do Americans and Brits say cakeage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkeɪkɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈkeɪkɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.