How to Pronounce Fake

To pronounce "fake", say FAK-e — 2 syllables, IPA /feɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

4

Letters

/feɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fake”

"fake" has 2 syllables: fak-e. It rhymes with break and opaque, if that helps it stick.

What does fake mean?

noun

  1. Something which is not genuine, or is presented fraudulently.
  2. A trick; a swindle.

verb

  1. To cheat; to swindle; to steal; to rob.
  2. To modify fraudulently, so as to make an object appear better or other than it really is

adjective

  1. Not real; false, fraudulent.

    “Which fur coat looks fake?”

  2. (of people) Insincere.

Synonyms

dekefeintpass offposeadulterate

Antonyms

authenticgenuine

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Words that rhyme with fake

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

breakopaqueforsakeacheslakeheartachetakemakeundertakeshakekeepsakewake

Related words

phoneyfauxphonybogusshamfalsifyartificialimposter

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fake"?▾

"Fake" has 2 syllables: fak · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "fake"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fake" is /feɪk/.

What does "fake" mean?▾

Fake: Something which is not genuine, or is presented fraudulently.

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