How to pronounce klondike
Say it like KLON-dyke. Klondike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLON).
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US American/ˈklɑnˌdaɪk/KLON-dyke
UK British/ˈklɒnˌdaɪk/KLON-dyke
- KLON
- dyke
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Klondike pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dykeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of klondike
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KLON-dyke.
What does klondike mean?
noun
- Alternative form of Klondike (“source of wealth”).
- To export fresh fish (usually herring or mackerel) rather than pickled ones.
Questions about saying klondike
How do you pronounce klondike?
Say KLON-dyke. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɑnˌdaɪk/. In British English it is /ˈklɒnˌdaɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in klondike?
Klondike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLON). Broken into parts: KLON · dyke.
Is klondike pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈklɒnˌdaɪk/ (KLON-dyke).