How to Pronounce Wide-awake

To pronounce "wide-awake", say WID-eaw-ak-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

WID-eaw-ak-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “wide-awake”

"wide-awake" has 4 syllables: wid-eaw-ak-e.

What does wide-awake mean?

adjective

  1. Completely or fully awake
  2. Alert, vigilant or watchful

noun

  1. A bird, the sooty tern.
  2. A type of hat with a broad brim made of black or brown felt.

Related words

awakealertheads-upunsleepingwell-awaretheatrewidewide-spreadworldlywise

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wide-awake"?▾

"Wide-awake" has 4 syllables: wid · eaw · ak · e.

What does "wide-awake" mean?▾

Wide-awake: Completely or fully awake

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