How to pronounce pikes
Say it like PYKS. Pikes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PYKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pikes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PYKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of pikes
American and British speakers say pikes in essentially the same way: /paɪks/ in the US and /paɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: PYKS.
What does pikes mean?
- plural of pike How to pronounce pike
Questions about saying pikes
How do you pronounce pikes?
Say PYKS. The American pronunciation is /paɪks/. In British English it is /paɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pikes?
Pikes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PYKS.
Do Americans and Brits say pikes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /paɪks/ and the British form is /paɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.