How to pronounce fyke
Say it like FYKE. Fyke is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FYKE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fyke pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYKESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of fyke
American and British speakers say fyke in essentially the same way: /faɪk/ in the US and /faɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: FYKE.
What does fyke mean?
- A type of fish-trap consisting of tubular nets that are supported by hoops.
- To fish using a fyke.
Where does fyke come from?
Borrowed from Dutch fuik (“fish trap”), from Middle Dutch vuyke, fuke.
Words that rhyme with fyke
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fyke.
Questions about saying fyke
How do you pronounce fyke?
Say FYKE. The American pronunciation is /faɪk/. In British English it is /faɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fyke?
Fyke is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FYKE.
Do Americans and Brits say fyke the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /faɪk/ and the British form is /faɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.