How to Pronounce Strake

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

strake

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈstɹeɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “strake”

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

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

What does strake mean?

noun

  1. An iron fitting of a medieval cart wheel.
  2. A type of aerodynamic surface mounted on an aircraft fuselage to fine-tune the airflow.

verb

  1. To stretch.

Synonyms

boxbushel

Words that rhyme with strake

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

breakopaqueforsakeacheslakeheartachetakemakeundertakeshakefakekeepsake

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "strake"?▾

"Strake" has 2 syllables: strak · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "strake"?▾

The IPA transcription of "strake" is /ˈstɹeɪk/.

What does "strake" mean?▾

Strake: An iron fitting of a medieval cart wheel.

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