How to pronounce milkshake
Say it like MILK-shayk. Milkshake has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MILK).
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- MILK
- shayk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Milkshake pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MILKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shaykGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of milkshake
American and British speakers say milkshake in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪlkˌʃeɪk/ in the US and /ˈmɪlkʃeɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: MILK-shayk.
What does milkshake mean?
- A thick beverage consisting of milk and ice cream mixed together, often with fruit, chocolate, or other flavoring.
- A thin beverage, similar to the above, but with no ice cream or significantly less of it.
- A beverage consisting of fruit juice, water, and some milk, as served in Southeast Asia.
- To administer an alkaline supplement to (a horse) to improve its racing performance.
- To throw a milkshake at (a person).“A politician was milkshaked during the protest.”
Where does milkshake come from?
From milk + shake.
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Questions about saying milkshake
How do you pronounce milkshake?
Say MILK-shayk. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪlkˌʃeɪk/. In British English it is /ˈmɪlkʃeɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in milkshake?
Milkshake has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MILK). Broken into parts: MILK · shayk.
Do Americans and Brits say milkshake the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪlkˌʃeɪk/ and the British form is /ˈmɪlkʃeɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.