How to Pronounce Bakery

To pronounce "bakery", say BAK-ery — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbeɪ.kə.ɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈbeɪ.kə.ɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bakery”

"bakery" has 2 syllables: bak-ery.

What does bakery mean?

noun

  1. A shop in which bread (and often other baked goods such as cakes) is baked and/or sold.
  2. The trade of a baker.

Synonyms

bakehouse

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Related words

bakingboulangeriebakerbakedbreadpastryjamcake

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bakery"?▾

"Bakery" has 2 syllables: bak · ery.

What is the IPA transcription of "bakery"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bakery" is /ˈbeɪ.kə.ɹi/.

What does "bakery" mean?▾

Bakery: A shop in which bread (and often other baked goods such as cakes) is baked and/or sold.

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