How to pronounce tyke
Say it like TYKE. Tyke is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TYKE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tyke 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 tyke
American and British speakers say tyke in essentially the same way: /taɪk/ in the US and /taɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: TYKE.
What does tyke mean?
- A small child, especially a cheeky or mischievous one.
- Designating an initiation level of sports competition for young children.
- An uncultured, crude and unrefined or uncouth ill-bred person.
Where does tyke come from?
From Middle English tike, tyke, from Old Norse tík (“female dog”), from Proto-Germanic *tīkō.
Words that rhyme with tyke
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tyke.
Questions about saying tyke
How do you pronounce tyke?
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 tyke?
Tyke is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TYKE.
Do Americans and Brits say tyke 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.