How to Pronounce Pike

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

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Syllables

4

Letters

/paɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pike”

"pike" has 2 syllables: pik-e. It rhymes with strike and like, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: pyke — easy to mix up when writing.

What does pike mean?

noun

  1. A very long spear used two-handed by infantry soldiers for thrusting (not throwing), both for attacks on enemy foot soldiers and as a countermeasure against cavalry assaults.
  2. A sharp point, such as that of the weapon.

verb

  1. To prod, attack, or injure someone with a pike.
  2. To assume a pike position.

Synonyms

northern pike

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Words that rhyme with pike

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

strikeliketykechildlikedikealikelykeknifelikeskrikedisliketiketurnpike

Related words

thruwaymotorwaythroughwayexpresswayfreewaysuperhighwayspikejab

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pike"?▾

"Pike" has 2 syllables: pik · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "pike"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pike" is /paɪk/.

What does "pike" mean?▾

Pike: A very long spear used two-handed by infantry soldiers for thrusting (not throwing), both for attacks on enemy foot soldiers and as a countermeasure against cavalry assaults.

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