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