How to Pronounce Cakewalk

To pronounce "cakewalk", say CAK-ew-alk — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkeɪk.wɔk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈkeɪk.wɔk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cakewalk”

"cakewalk" has 3 syllables: cak-ew-alk.

What does cakewalk mean?

noun

  1. A contest in which cake was offered for the best dancers.
  2. The style of music associated with such a contest.

verb

  1. To perform the cakewalk dance.

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cakewalk"?▾

"Cakewalk" has 3 syllables: cak · ew · alk.

What is the IPA transcription of "cakewalk"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cakewalk" is /ˈkeɪk.wɔk/.

What does "cakewalk" mean?▾

Cakewalk: A contest in which cake was offered for the best dancers.

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