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