How to Pronounce Awake

To pronounce "awake", say AW-ak-e — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈweɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

awake

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Syllables

Letters

/əˈweɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “awake”

"awake" has 3 syllables: aw-ak-e. It rhymes with break and opaque, if that helps it stick.

What does awake mean?

adjective

Not asleep; conscious.
(by extension) Alert, aware.
“They were awake to the possibility of a decline in sales.”

Synonyms

conscious lucid wide awake wary woke

Antonyms

asleep unconscious heedless oblivious

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Words that rhyme with awake

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

break opaque forsake ache slake heartache take make undertake shake fake keepsake

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "awake"?▾

"Awake" has 3 syllables: aw · ak · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "awake"?▾

The IPA transcription of "awake" is /əˈweɪk/.

What does "awake" mean?▾

Awake: Not asleep; conscious.

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