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