How to pronounce sugarcakes
Say it like SHUUG-er-kayks. Sugarcakes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUUG).
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- SHUUG
- er
- kayks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sugarcakes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHUUGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- kayksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of sugarcakes
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHUUG-uh-kayks.
What does sugarcakes mean?
- plural of sugarcake
- Term of endearment, usually towards a young woman.
Questions about saying sugarcakes
How do you pronounce sugarcakes?
Say SHUUG-er-kayks. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃʊɡɚˌkeɪks/. In British English it is /ˈʃʊɡəˌkeɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sugarcakes?
Sugarcakes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUUG). Broken into parts: SHUUG · er · kayks.
Is sugarcakes pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈʃʊɡəˌkeɪks/ (SHUUG-uh-kayks).