How to pronounce tike
Say it like TYKE. Tike is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TYKE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tike pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TYKESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of tike
American and British speakers say tike in essentially the same way: /taɪk/ in the US and /taɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: TYKE.
What does tike mean?
- Alternative spelling of tyke (mongrel dog)
- Alternative spelling of tyke (Yorkshireman)
- A boorish person.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with tike
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tike.
Questions about saying tike
How do you pronounce tike?
Say TYKE. The American pronunciation is /taɪk/. In British English it is /taɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tike?
Tike is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TYKE.
Do Americans and Brits say tike the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /taɪk/ and the British form is /taɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.