How to pronounce wakefield
Say it like WAYK-feeld. Wakefield has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAYK).
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- WAYK
- feeld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wakefield pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAYKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- feeldGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of wakefield
American and British speakers say wakefield in essentially the same way: /ˈweɪkˌfild/ in the US and /ˈweɪkfiːld/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAYK-feeld.
What does wakefield mean?
- The electron density wave structure which immediately follows an intense laser beam or relativistic charged particle beam as it passes through a plasma; the electric field or potential associated with such a structure.
Where does wakefield come from?
From wake + field.
Questions about saying wakefield
How do you pronounce wakefield?
Say WAYK-feeld. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪkˌfild/. In British English it is /ˈweɪkfiːld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wakefield?
Wakefield has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAYK). Broken into parts: WAYK · feeld.
Do Americans and Brits say wakefield the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈweɪkˌfild/ and the British form is /ˈweɪkfiːld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.