How to pronounce wreaks
Say it like REEKS. Wreaks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- REEKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wreaks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REEKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of wreaks
American and British speakers say wreaks in essentially the same way: /riks/ in the US and /riːks/ in the UK.
British respelling: REEKS.
What does wreaks mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of wreak How to pronounce wreak
Questions about saying wreaks
How do you pronounce wreaks?
Say REEKS. The American pronunciation is /riks/. In British English it is /riːks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wreaks?
Wreaks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: REEKS.
Do Americans and Brits say wreaks the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riks/ and the British form is /riːks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.