How to pronounce "bike"

bike

Noun
American
/baɪk/

Syllable Breakdown

bike

How natives say bike

British
/baɪk/

Syllable Breakdown

bike

How natives say bike

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a 'b' sound by pressing your lips together and releasing with a burst of air.

  • Move to the 'ai' sound as in 'eye,' opening your mouth more and lifting your tongue slightly.

  • Finish with a soft 'k' sound by bringing the back of the tongue to touch the soft palate and releasing.

Common Mistakes

  • bahyk

  • biyk

  • bik

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a 'b' sound by pressing your lips together and releasing with a burst of air.

  • Move to the 'ai' sound as in 'eye,' opening your mouth more and lifting your tongue slightly.

  • Finish with a soft 'k' sound by bringing the back of the tongue to touch the soft palate and releasing.

common mistakes

  • bahyk

  • biyk

  • bik

FAQ

How do I pronounce the 'ai' in 'bike'?

Make an 'eye' sound, which is a long 'i'.

Where is the stress in the word 'bike'?

The stress is on the only syllable: 'bike'.

Do I need to release a strong burst of air for the 'k' sound?

Yes, a soft and clear 'k' sound ends the word.

Definition

bike

A two-wheeled vehicle you can ride.

Word Family

bicycle

/ˈbaɪsɪkl̩/

noun

A vehicle with two wheels.

Example: I love riding my bicycle.

biker

/ˈbaɪkər/

noun

A person who rides a bike.

Example: He is a skilled biker.

biking

/ˈbaɪkɪŋ/

verb

The activity of riding a bike.

Example: I enjoy biking on weekends.

Key Pronunciation Differences

'Bicycle' has three syllables and a different stress pattern.

'Biker' ends with an 'er' that changes the ending sound.

'Biking' includes an additional 'ing' suffix that alters the ending.

Pro Tips

Mind the 'ai' sound

Remember that 'ai' in 'bike' sounds like 'eye' and not 'ee'.

Master the final 'k'

Ensure a crisp 'k' sound by practicing with words like 'back' and 'pick'.

Nearby Words

Test Your Pronunciation On Words That Have Sound Similarities With Bike

abroad

/əˈbrɔd/

accelerate

/əkˈsɛləˌreɪt/

accident

/ˈæksɪdənt/

accommodate

/əˈkɑːməˌdeɪt/

accompany

/əˈkʌmpəni/

accomplish

/əˈkɑːm.plɪʃ/

afford

/əˈfɔrd/

airline

/ˈɛrˌlaɪn/

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