How to Pronounce Pancakes

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

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈpænkeɪks/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pancakes”

"pancakes" has 3 syllables: panc-ak-es. It rhymes with takes and stakes, if that helps it stick.

What does pancakes 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.

Synonyms

crepecrêpeflapjackgriddle cakehotcakepikelet

Words that rhyme with pancakes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

takesstakesmistakesmakesundertakesjakesbreakssnakesrakessnowflakesheadachesstrakes

Related words

griddlecakeflapjackhotcakeflapcakebattercakeflannelcakeblueberrycake

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pancakes"?▾

"Pancakes" has 3 syllables: panc · ak · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "pancakes"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pancakes" is /ˈpænkeɪks/.

What does "pancakes" mean?▾

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

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