How to pronounce wheek
Say it like WEEK. Wheek is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- WEEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wheek 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 wheek
American and British speakers say wheek in essentially the same way: /wik/ in the US and /wiːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: WEEK.
What does wheek mean?
- The squeaking sound made by a guinea pig or other cavy.
- To make a squeaking sound.
Words that rhyme with wheek
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wheek.
Words that sound like wheek
Questions about saying wheek
How do you pronounce wheek?
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 wheek?
Wheek is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WEEK.
Do Americans and Brits say wheek 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 wheek?
Wheek sounds the same as weak, week in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.