How to pronounce "laikė" in English
leɪk
LAYK
Primary stress: LAYK
Hear native speakers say laikė in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “laikė”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
LAYK
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
As a single-syllable word, "laikė" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Single-syllable words like "laikė" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.
How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "laikė" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "laikė" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "laikė is" sounds like "laikė-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "laikė" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Sekundę pagalvojau, kad ji laikė savo juodajį diržą.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“Ji laikė Anos suknelę ir veliumą.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“Ji laikė rankas už nugaros.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
Practice Speaking “laikė”
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Sekundę pagalvojau, kad ji laikė savo juodajį diržą.
Hear it in context: “laikė”
3 clipsThe English word “laikė” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as leɪk (phonetic respelling: LAYK). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (LAYK), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “laikė” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 3 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “laikė” in natural connected speech across American (US: 3 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (3 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @4:09
“Ji laikė rankas už nugaros. Sekundę pagalvojau, kad ji laikė savo juodajį diržą. Aš nežinau kodėl taip pasakiau, ’Ar mano mama čia?’ ir ji atsakė ’Ne, ji serga’.”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #2 · @1:37
“Kitą rytą, vienuolė įėjo į bendrabutį. Ji laikė Anos suknelę ir veliumą. Aš ir Joan nusileidome į apačią jos palaukti, ir kai tik pažiūrėjau į viršų,”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #3 · @4:07
“John mane vedė laiptais žemyn. Vienuolė laukė apačioje. Ji laikė rankas už nugaros. Sekundę pagalvojau, kad ji laikė savo juodajį diržą.”
Definition & Meaning: “laikė”
- A Norwegian word referring to a type of fjord or a salmon fishing right, occasionally used in ecological or geographical contexts.
Example Sentences (3)
- “The researchers studied the local ecosystem surrounding the laik.”
- “Sekundę pagalvojau, kad ji laikė savo juodajį diržą.”
- “Ji laikė Anos suknelę ir veliumą.”
Pronounce: “laikė”
- Pronunciation:
- LAYK
- Syllables:
- LAYK
- Written Hyphenation:
- laik
- Primary stress:
- LAYK
- IPA:
- leɪk
- Hear it in context
- laikė
Words that Rhyme with “laikė”
-eɪkWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"laikė" (⁄leɪk⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "laikė" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about laikė
How do you pronounce “laikė”?
“laikė” is pronounced ⁄leɪk⁄ (LAYK). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
Where is the stress in “laikė”?
The primary stress in “laikė” is on “LAYK”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “laikė” mean?
A Norwegian word referring to a type of fjord or a salmon fishing right, occasionally used in ecological or geographical contexts.
How can I hear “laikė” used in real sentences?
This page has 3 real-world video examples of “laikė” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “laikė”?
Single-syllable words like "laikė" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "laikė" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.