How to pronounce seedcake
Say it like SEED-kayk. Seedcake has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEED).
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- SEED
- kayk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seedcake pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kaykGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of seedcake
American and British speakers say seedcake in essentially the same way: /ˈsidˌkeɪk/ in the US and /ˈsiːdˌkeɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEED-kayk.
What does seedcake mean?
- The residue of pressing oil from seeds.
- A sweet cake, cookie or cracker containing aromatic seeds, especially caraway.
Where does seedcake come from?
From seed + cake.
Questions about saying seedcake
How do you pronounce seedcake?
Say SEED-kayk. The American pronunciation is /ˈsidˌkeɪk/. In British English it is /ˈsiːdˌkeɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seedcake?
Seedcake has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEED). Broken into parts: SEED · kayk.
Do Americans and Brits say seedcake the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsidˌkeɪk/ and the British form is /ˈsiːdˌkeɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.