How to pronounce sakes
Say it like SAYKS. Sakes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SAYKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sakes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAYKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of sakes
American and British speakers say sakes in essentially the same way: /seɪks/ in the US and /seɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAYKS.
What does sakes mean?
- plural of sake (“benefit”) How to pronounce sake“For all our sakes, please let us pass.”
- plural of sake, referring to a Japanese rice wine How to pronounce sake“The sailor tried several different sakes before he passed out.”
Words that rhyme with sakes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sakes.
Questions about saying sakes
How do you pronounce sakes?
Say SAYKS. The American pronunciation is /seɪks/. In British English it is /seɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sakes?
Sakes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SAYKS.
Do Americans and Brits say sakes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /seɪks/ and the British form is /seɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.