How to pronounce cakeism
Say it like KAY-kih-zum. Cakeism has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY).
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- KAY
- kih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cakeism 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.
- kihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cakeism
American and British speakers say cakeism in essentially the same way: /ˈkeɪkɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈkeɪkɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAY-kih-zum.
What does cakeism mean?
- The doctrine of having one's cake and eating it too, particularly regarding the UK’s approach to Brexit negotiations and subsequent deliberations.
Where does cakeism come from?
From cake + -ism, referring to have one's cake and eat it too.
Questions about saying cakeism
How do you pronounce cakeism?
Say KAY-kih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈkeɪkɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈkeɪkɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cakeism?
Cakeism has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY). Broken into parts: KAY · kih · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say cakeism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkeɪkɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈkeɪkɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.