How to pronounce laik
Say it like LAYK. Laik is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LAYK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laik pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAYKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of laik
American and British speakers say laik in essentially the same way: /leɪk/ in the US and /leɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAYK.
What does laik mean?
- Alternative form of lake (“to play”).
Words that rhyme with laik
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of laik.
Words that sound like laik
Questions about saying laik
How do you pronounce laik?
Say LAYK. The American pronunciation is /leɪk/. In British English it is /leɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in laik?
Laik is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LAYK.
Do Americans and Brits say laik the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /leɪk/ and the British form is /leɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as laik?
Laik sounds the same as lake in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.