How to pronounce lakebed
Say it like LAYK-bed. Lakebed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAYK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce lakebed. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- LAYK
- bed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lakebed 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.
- bedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of lakebed
American and British speakers say lakebed in essentially the same way: /ˈleɪkbɛd/ in the US and /ˈleɪkbɛd/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAYK-bed.
What does lakebed mean?
- The bottom of a lake, especially after the lake has gone dry.
Where does lakebed come from?
From lake + bed.
Questions about saying lakebed
How do you pronounce lakebed?
Say LAYK-bed. The American pronunciation is /ˈleɪkbɛd/. In British English it is /ˈleɪkbɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lakebed?
Lakebed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAYK). Broken into parts: LAYK · bed.
Do Americans and Brits say lakebed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈleɪkbɛd/ and the British form is /ˈleɪkbɛd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.