How to pronounce weak
Say it like WEEK. Weak is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- WEEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Weak pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WEEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of weak
American and British speakers say weak in essentially the same way: /wik/ in the US and /wiːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: WEEK.
What does weak mean?
- Lacking in force (usually strength) or ability.“The child was too weak to move the boulder.”
- Unable to sustain a great weight, pressure, or strain.“a weak timber; a weak rope”
- Limp, soft.
Where does weak come from?
The grammar sense is a calque of German schwach.
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Words that rhyme with weak
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Words that sound like weak
Questions about saying weak
How do you pronounce weak?
Say WEEK. The American pronunciation is /wik/. In British English it is /wiːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in weak?
Weak is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WEEK.
Do Americans and Brits say weak the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wik/ and the British form is /wiːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as weak?
Weak sounds the same as week in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.