How to Pronounce Rake

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

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/ɹeɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rake”

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

What does rake mean?

noun

  1. A garden tool with a row of pointed teeth fixed to a long handle, used for collecting debris, grass, etc., for flattening the ground, or for loosening soil; also, a similar wheel-mounted tool drawn by a horse or a tractor.
  2. (by extension) A similarly shaped tool used for other purposes.

Synonyms

horserake

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Words that rhyme with rake

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breakopaqueforsakeacheslakeheartachetakemakeundertakeshakefakekeepsake

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rake"?▾

"Rake" has 2 syllables: rak · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "rake"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rake" is /ɹeɪk/.

What does "rake" mean?▾

Rake: A garden tool with a row of pointed teeth fixed to a long handle, used for collecting debris, grass, etc., for flattening the ground, or for loosening soil; also, a similar wheel-mounted tool drawn by a horse or a tractor.

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