How to pronounce teak
Say it like TEEK. Teak is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TEEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Teak pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of teak
American and British speakers say teak in essentially the same way: /tik/ in the US and /tiːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEEK.
What does teak mean?
- An extremely durable timber highly valued for shipbuilding and other purposes, yielded by Tectona grandis (and Tectona spp.).
- A tree of the species in the genus Tectona.
- A yellowish brown color, like that of teakwood.
- Of a yellowish brown color, like that of teak wood.
Words that rhyme with teak
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of teak.
Questions about saying teak
How do you pronounce teak?
Say TEEK. The American pronunciation is /tik/. In British English it is /tiːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in teak?
Teak is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TEEK.
Do Americans and Brits say teak the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tik/ and the British form is /tiːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.