How to pronounce sykes
Say it like SYKS. Sykes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SYKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sykes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of sykes
American and British speakers say sykes in essentially the same way: /saɪks/ in the US and /saɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: SYKS.
What does sykes mean?
- plural of syke
Questions about saying sykes
How do you pronounce sykes?
Say SYKS. The American pronunciation is /saɪks/. In British English it is /saɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sykes?
Sykes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SYKS.
Do Americans and Brits say sykes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /saɪks/ and the British form is /saɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.