How to pronounce speedskate
Say it like SPEEDS-kayt. Speedskate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEEDS).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce speedskate. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SPEEDS
- kayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Speedskate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPEEDSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kaytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of speedskate
American and British speakers say speedskate in essentially the same way: /ˈspidsˌkeɪt/ in the US and /ˈspiːdsˌkeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPEEDS-kayt.
What does speedskate mean?
- A type of ice skate used in speedskating, with a long blade attached to the sole of the boot via two pillars, at the heel and ball of the foot.
- To skate on speedskates.
Where does speedskate come from?
From speed + skate.
Questions about saying speedskate
How do you pronounce speedskate?
Say SPEEDS-kayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈspidsˌkeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈspiːdsˌkeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in speedskate?
Speedskate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEEDS). Broken into parts: SPEEDS · kayt.
Do Americans and Brits say speedskate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspidsˌkeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈspiːdsˌkeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.