How to Pronounce Weeks

To pronounce "weeks", say WEEKS — one syllable, IPA /wiːks/. 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

/wiːks/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “weeks”

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

Sounds exactly like: weaks, weekes — easy to mix up when writing.

What does weeks mean?

noun

  1. Any period of seven consecutive days.
  2. A period of seven days beginning with Sunday or Monday.

Synonyms

hebdomadsennight

Words that rhyme with weeks

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

techniquescritiquesshrieksboutiquesreeksbespeakscheekscreekssneaksspeaksantiquesleeks

Related words

hebdomadworkweekchauzhuojootanyaselinawednesday

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "weeks"?▾

"Weeks" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "weeks"?▾

The IPA transcription of "weeks" is /wiːks/.

What does "weeks" mean?▾

Weeks: Any period of seven consecutive days.

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