How to pronounce jake
Say it like JAYK. Jake is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- JAYK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jake pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JAYKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of jake
American and British speakers say jake in essentially the same way: /dʒeɪk/ in the US and /dʒeɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: JAYK.
What does jake mean?
- Synonym of OK: adequate, satisfactory, acceptable.
- A juvenile male turkey.
- A police officer, a law enforcement officer (sometimes especially one on foot rather than in a patrol car).
- Jamaica ginger.
- To play a Discordian prank on (somebody), involving a large number of people sending bizarre letters or parcels to that person.
Words that rhyme with jake
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jake.
Questions about saying jake
How do you pronounce jake?
Say JAYK. The American pronunciation is /dʒeɪk/. In British English it is /dʒeɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jake?
Jake is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JAYK.
Do Americans and Brits say jake the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒeɪk/ and the British form is /dʒeɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.