How to pronounce vandyke
Say it like van-DYKE. Vandyke has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DYKE).
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US American/ˌvænˈdaɪk/van-DYKE
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- van
- DYKE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vandyke pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- DYKESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
What does vandyke mean?
noun
- An edge with ornamental triangular points.
- A style of facial hair which has both a mustache and a goatee but with all cheek hair shaven, popular in Europe in the 17th century.
- A style of dress or collar similar to those in Anthony van Dyck's portrait paintings; a small round cape, the border ornamented with points and indentations.
- To fit or furnish with a vandyke; to form with points or scallops like a vandyke.
Where does vandyke come from?
Named after 17th-century Flemish painter Anthony van Dyck.
Words that rhyme with vandyke
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Questions about saying vandyke
How do you pronounce vandyke?
Say van-DYKE. The American pronunciation is /ˌvænˈdaɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vandyke?
Vandyke has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DYKE). Broken into parts: van · DYKE.