How to pronounce muckrake
Say it like MUHK-rayk. Muckrake has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHK).
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- MUHK
- rayk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Muckrake pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- raykGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of muckrake
American and British speakers say muckrake in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌˌkreɪk/ in the US and /ˈmʌˌkreɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHK-rayk.
What does muckrake mean?
- A rake for scraping up dung.
- To search for and expose corruption or scandal, especially as a form of investigative journalism.
Where does muckrake come from?
From muck + rake.
Questions about saying muckrake
How do you pronounce muckrake?
Say MUHK-rayk. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌˌkreɪk/. In British English it is /ˈmʌˌkreɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in muckrake?
Muckrake has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHK). Broken into parts: MUHK · rayk.
Do Americans and Brits say muckrake the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌˌkreɪk/ and the British form is /ˈmʌˌkreɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.