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