How to Pronounce Weak

To pronounce "weak", say WEAK — one syllable, IPA /wiːk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/wiːk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “weak”

"weak" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with bleak and shriek, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: week, weick, weik, wieck — easy to mix up when writing.

What does weak mean?

adjective

  1. Lacking in force (usually strength) or ability.

    “The child was too weak to move the boulder.”

  2. Unable to sustain a great weight, pressure, or strain.

    “a weak timber; a weak rope”

Synonyms

assailablefeeblefrailpowerlessvinciblevulnerabledilutewatery

Antonyms

stronghealthyinvinciblepowerfulrobust

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Words that rhyme with weak

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bleakshriekobliquesleekuniquephysiqueantiquebespeaksneakfreakcliquepeak

Related words

impotentfeeblewishy-washynamby-pambywimpywimpishnervelessspineless

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "weak"?▾

"Weak" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "weak"?▾

The IPA transcription of "weak" is /wiːk/.

What does "weak" mean?▾

Weak: Lacking in force (usually strength) or ability.

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