To pronounce "updike", say UPD-ik-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
updike
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UPD-ik-e
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"updike" has 3 syllables: upd-ik-e. It rhymes with strike and like, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: updyke — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Updike" has 3 syllables: upd · ik · e.
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