How to pronounce dikes
Say it like DYKS. Dikes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DYKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dikes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DYKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of dikes
American and British speakers say dikes in essentially the same way: /daɪks/ in the US and /daɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: DYKS.
What does dikes mean?
- plural of dike
- Alternative spelling of dykes (“diagonal cutting pliers”).
Questions about saying dikes
How do you pronounce dikes?
Say DYKS. The American pronunciation is /daɪks/. In British English it is /daɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dikes?
Dikes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DYKS.
Do Americans and Brits say dikes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /daɪks/ and the British form is /daɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.