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