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