How to pronounce fakeout
Say it like FAY-kowt. Fakeout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY).
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- FAY
- kowt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fakeout pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kowtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of fakeout
American and British speakers say fakeout in essentially the same way: /ˈfeɪˌkaʊt/ in the US and /ˈfeɪˌkaʊt/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAY-kowt.
What does fakeout mean?
- A trick or deception.
- Synonym of fakeaway (“homemade meal intended to replicate takeout food”).
Where does fakeout come from?
Deverbal from fake out.
Words that rhyme with fakeout
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fakeout.
Questions about saying fakeout
How do you pronounce fakeout?
Say FAY-kowt. The American pronunciation is /ˈfeɪˌkaʊt/. In British English it is /ˈfeɪˌkaʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fakeout?
Fakeout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY). Broken into parts: FAY · kowt.
Do Americans and Brits say fakeout the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfeɪˌkaʊt/ and the British form is /ˈfeɪˌkaʊt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.