To pronounce "high-stakes", say HIGHST-ak-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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HIGHST-ak-es
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"high-stakes" has 3 syllables: highst-ak-es.
"High-stakes" has 3 syllables: highst · ak · es.
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