How to Pronounce Pancake

To pronounce "pancake", say PANC-ak-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpæn.keɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpæn.keɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pancake”

"pancake" has 3 syllables: panc-ak-e. It rhymes with break and opaque, if that helps it stick.

What does pancake mean?

noun

  1. A thin batter cake fried in a pan or on a griddle in oil or butter.
  2. A kind of makeup, consisting of a thick layer of a compressed powder.

verb

  1. To make a pancake landing.
  2. (demolition) To collapse one floor after another.

Synonyms

crepecrêpeflapjackgriddle cakehotcakepikelet

Words that rhyme with pancake

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

breakopaqueforsakeacheslakeheartachetakemakeundertakeshakefakekeepsake

Related words

griddlecakeflapjackhotcakeflapcakebattercakeflannelcakecrepedough

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pancake"?▾

"Pancake" has 3 syllables: panc · ak · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "pancake"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pancake" is /ˈpæn.keɪk/.

What does "pancake" mean?▾

Pancake: A thin batter cake fried in a pan or on a griddle in oil or butter.

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