How to pronounce stacks
Say it like STAKS. Stacks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STAKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stacks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STAKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of stacks
American and British speakers say stacks in essentially the same way: /stæks/ in the US and /stæks/ in the UK.
British respelling: STAKS.
What does stacks mean?
- plural of stack How to pronounce stack
- A large amount of money, especially winnings.“With that 70-1 shot winning the second leg, this pick 5 is going to pay stacks.”
- third-person singular simple present indicative of stack How to pronounce stack
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with stacks
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stacks.
Questions about saying stacks
How do you pronounce stacks?
Say STAKS. The American pronunciation is /stæks/. In British English it is /stæks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stacks?
Stacks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STAKS.
Do Americans and Brits say stacks the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /stæks/ and the British form is /stæks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.