How to pronounce weck
Say it like WEK. Weck is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- WEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Weck pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of weck
American and British speakers say weck in essentially the same way: /wɛk/ in the US and /wɛk/ in the UK.
British respelling: WEK.
What does weck mean?
- Kummelweck bread.
Where does weck come from?
From German Weck, Wecken (“bread roll”).
Words that rhyme with weck
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of weck.
Questions about saying weck
How do you pronounce weck?
Say WEK. The American pronunciation is /wɛk/. In British English it is /wɛk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in weck?
Weck is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WEK.
Do Americans and Brits say weck the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wɛk/ and the British form is /wɛk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.