How to Pronounce Spike

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/spaɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “spike”

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

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

What does spike mean?

noun

  1. In a violin-family instrument, the carved wooden plug which sits in the bottom block of the instrument.

noun

  1. The spike of a cello or double bass that makes contact with the floor and supports the weight of the instrument.

noun

  1. A sort of very large nail.
  2. A piece of pointed metal etc. set with points upward or outward.

    “The trap was lined with spikes.”

Synonyms

buttonendpincatkinclustercorymbracemeumbelspindle

Words that rhyme with spike

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

strikelikepiketykechildlikedikealikelykeknifelikeskrikedisliketike

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spike"?▾

"Spike" has 2 syllables: spik · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "spike"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spike" is /spaɪk/.

What does "spike" mean?▾

Spike: In a violin-family instrument, the carved wooden plug which sits in the bottom block of the instrument.

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