How to pronounce johnnycake
Say it like JAH-nee-kayk. Johnnycake has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAH).
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US American/ˈdʒɑniˌkeɪk/JAH-nee-kayk
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- JAH
- nee
- kayk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Johnnycake pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kaykGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does johnnycake mean?
noun
- A dense, baked or fried flatbread made of cornmeal.
Where does johnnycake come from?
From johnny, alteration of journey, + cake.
Questions about saying johnnycake
How do you pronounce johnnycake?
Say JAH-nee-kayk. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɑniˌkeɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in johnnycake?
Johnnycake has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAH). Broken into parts: JAH · nee · kayk.