How to pronounce spiked
Say it like SPYKT. Spiked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SPYKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spiked pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPYKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of spiked
American and British speakers say spiked in essentially the same way: /spaɪkt/ in the US and /spaɪkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPYKT.
What does spiked mean?
- Containing alcohol or drugs, often without the knowledge of those who partake.“The large punch bowl has the special spiked punch, the small punch bowl is for the kids.”
- Having spikes.
- Of a graph or trend that has rapidly reached a maximum.
- simple past and past participle of spike How to pronounce spike
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with spiked
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spiked.
Questions about saying spiked
How do you pronounce spiked?
Say SPYKT. The American pronunciation is /spaɪkt/. In British English it is /spaɪkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spiked?
Spiked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SPYKT.
Do Americans and Brits say spiked the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /spaɪkt/ and the British form is /spaɪkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.