English pronunciation · Words Starting with F
Fake Pronunciation
Fake is pronounced FAYK, IPA /ˈfeɪk/.
FAYK
US /ˈfeɪk/ · UK /ˈfeɪk/
Syllables: FAYK (1 syllable)
adjective, noun and verb: Not genuine, or an object made to pass as the real thing.
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Fake in a Sentence
- The painting turned out to be a fake.
- He bought fake plates for the van.
- She faked an interest in the cricket for an hour.
Common Mispronunciations of Fake
Not FEK
An a in front of a silent e runs long, the ay of made, so the word rhymes with bake.
Not VAYK
Keep the voice off for the f, since switching it on turns the sound towards a v.
Tip: Fake, faked and faking all hold the long ay.
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