How to Pronounce Bikes

To pronounce "bikes", say BIK-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

BIK-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “bikes”

"bikes" has 2 syllables: bik-es. It rhymes with strikes and spikes, if that helps it stick.

What does bikes mean?

noun

  1. A vehicle that has two wheels, one behind the other, a steering handle, and a saddle seat or seats and is usually propelled by the action of a rider’s feet upon pedals.
  2. A traveling block used on a cable in skidding logs.

verb

  1. To ride a bike.

    “I biked so much yesterday that I'm very sore today.”

  2. To travel by bike.

    “It was such a nice day I decided to bike to the store, though it's far enough I usually take my car.”

noun

  1. A hive of bees, or a nest of wasps, hornets, or ants.
  2. (by extension, collective) A crowd of people.

Synonyms

bikepushbikevelocipede

Words that rhyme with bikes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

strikesspikesyikesdikesturnpikestykesshrikespikesmikeshikesdislikestikes

Related words

bicyclemotorcyclecyclepedalwheelbicyclesbikerscycles

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bikes"?▾

"Bikes" has 2 syllables: bik · es.

What does "bikes" mean?▾

Bikes: A vehicle that has two wheels, one behind the other, a steering handle, and a saddle seat or seats and is usually propelled by the action of a rider’s feet upon pedals.

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