How to Pronounce Rakes

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ɹeɪks/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rakes”

"rakes" has 2 syllables: rak-es. It rhymes with takes and stakes, if that helps it stick.

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

What does rakes mean?

noun

  1. A walk, or a journey taken (especially on foot); the act of taking a walk or journey.
  2. The movement of animals while grazing.

verb

  1. To walk; to roam, to wander.
  2. Of animals (especially sheep): to graze.

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

Words that rhyme with rakes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

takesstakesmistakesmakesundertakesjakesbreakssnakessnowflakesheadachesstrakessweepstakes

Related words

grazeskimcreaseslantpitchbloodprofligaterip

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rakes"?▾

"Rakes" has 2 syllables: rak · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "rakes"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rakes" is /ɹeɪks/.

What does "rakes" mean?▾

Rakes: A walk, or a journey taken (especially on foot); the act of taking a walk or journey.

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