How to pronounce wreaked
Say it like REEKT. Wreaked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- REEKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wreaked pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REEKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of wreaked
American and British speakers say wreaked in essentially the same way: /rikt/ in the US and /riːkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: REEKT.
What does wreaked mean?
- simple past and past participle of wreak How to pronounce wreak
Words that rhyme with wreaked
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wreaked.
Questions about saying wreaked
How do you pronounce wreaked?
Say REEKT. The American pronunciation is /rikt/. In British English it is /riːkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wreaked?
Wreaked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: REEKT.
Do Americans and Brits say wreaked the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rikt/ and the British form is /riːkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.