How to pronounce sike
Say it like SYKE. Sike is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SYKE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sike pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYKESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of sike
American and British speakers say sike in essentially the same way: /saɪk/ in the US and /saɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SYKE.
What does sike mean?
- A gutter or ditch; a small stream that frequently dries up in the summer; the marshy ground or ditch through which such a stream flows.
- Such.
- Alternative form of psych.
Where does sike come from?
From Northern Middle English sike, from Old English sīċ (see sitch), possibly also from or related to Old Norse sík; both from Proto-Germanic *sīką (“slow flowing water; trickle”).
Words that rhyme with sike
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sike.
Questions about saying sike
How do you pronounce sike?
Say SYKE. The American pronunciation is /saɪk/. In British English it is /saɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sike?
Sike is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SYKE.
Do Americans and Brits say sike the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /saɪk/ and the British form is /saɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.