How to pronounce cakewalk
Say it like KAY-kwawk. Cakewalk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY).
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- KAY
- kwawk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cakewalk 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.
- kwawkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of cakewalk
American and British speakers say cakewalk in essentially the same way: /ˈkeɪkwɔk/ in the US and /ˈkeɪkwɔːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAY-kwawk.
What does cakewalk mean?
- The style of music associated with such a contest.
- The dance, or strutting style of dance, associated with such a contest.
- Something that is easy or simple, or that does not present a great challenge.
- To perform the cakewalk dance.
Questions about saying cakewalk
How do you pronounce cakewalk?
Say KAY-kwawk. The American pronunciation is /ˈkeɪkwɔk/. In British English it is /ˈkeɪkwɔːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cakewalk?
Cakewalk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY). Broken into parts: KAY · kwawk.
Do Americans and Brits say cakewalk the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkeɪkwɔk/ and the British form is /ˈkeɪkwɔːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.