How to pronounce stakes
Say it like STAYKS. Stakes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STAYKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stakes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STAYKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of stakes
American and British speakers say stakes in essentially the same way: /steɪks/ in the US and /steɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: STAYKS.
What does stakes mean?
- the money risked on a gamble
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with stakes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stakes.
Questions about saying stakes
How do you pronounce stakes?
Say STAYKS. The American pronunciation is /steɪks/. In British English it is /steɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stakes?
Stakes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STAYKS.
Do Americans and Brits say stakes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /steɪks/ and the British form is /steɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.