How to pronounce spake
Say it like SPAYK. Spake is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SPAYK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spake pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPAYKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of spake
American and British speakers say spake in essentially the same way: /speɪk/ in the US and /speɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPAYK.
What does spake mean?
- Alternative form of spoke (of a wheel).
- A type of wagon on rails used for carrying workers in and out of a colliery.
Where does spake come from?
Alternative form.
Words that rhyme with spake
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spake.
Questions about saying spake
How do you pronounce spake?
Say SPAYK. The American pronunciation is /speɪk/. In British English it is /speɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spake?
Spake is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SPAYK.
Do Americans and Brits say spake the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /speɪk/ and the British form is /speɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.