How to pronounce eke
Say it like EEK. Eke is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- EEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eke pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of eke
American and British speakers say eke in essentially the same way: /ik/ in the US and /iːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: EEK.
What does eke mean?
- A spacer put between or over or under hive parts to make more space.
- Chiefly in the form eke out: to add to, to augment; to increase; to lengthen.
Where does eke come from?
The English verb is cognate with Latin augeō (“to augment, increase; to enlarge, expand, spread; to lengthen; to exaggerate; to enrich; to honour; (figuratively) to exalt, praise”), Old English ēac (“also”), Old Norse auka (“to augment, inc
Words that rhyme with eke
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of eke.
Words that sound like eke
Questions about saying eke
How do you pronounce eke?
Say EEK. The American pronunciation is /ik/. In British English it is /iːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eke?
Eke is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: EEK.
Do Americans and Brits say eke the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ik/ and the British form is /iːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as eke?
Eke sounds the same as eek in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.