How to pronounce steak
Say it like STAYK. Steak is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STAYK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Steak pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STAYKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of steak
American and British speakers say steak in essentially the same way: /steɪk/ in the US and /steɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: STAYK.
What does steak mean?
- a slice of meat cut from the fleshy part of an animal or large fish
Where does steak come from?
The modern pronunciation shows an irregular change of Early Modern English /ɛː/ to /eɪ/ in the standard language; contrast this with the development of other words such as speak and wreak.
Words that rhyme with steak
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of steak.
Words that sound like steak
Questions about saying steak
How do you pronounce steak?
Say STAYK. The American pronunciation is /steɪk/. In British English it is /steɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in steak?
Steak is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STAYK.
Do Americans and Brits say steak the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /steɪk/ and the British form is /steɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as steak?
Steak sounds the same as stake in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.