How to pronounce pikestaff
Say it like PYKE-staf. Pikestaff has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYKE).
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US American/ˈpaɪkstæf/PYKE-staf
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- PYKE
- staf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pikestaff pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PYKESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- stafKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does pikestaff mean?
noun
- The wooden shaft of a pike.
- A staff with a spike in the lower end, to guard against slipping.
Where does pikestaff come from?
From pike + staff.
Questions about saying pikestaff
How do you pronounce pikestaff?
Say PYKE-staf. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaɪkstæf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pikestaff?
Pikestaff has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYKE). Broken into parts: PYKE · staf.