To pronounce "wake-up", say WAK-eup — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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WAK-eup
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"wake-up" has 2 syllables: wak-eup. It rhymes with make-up and take-up, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Wake-up" has 2 syllables: wak · eup.
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