How to pronounce "reiškė" in English
ˈreɪk
RAYK
Primary stress: RAYK
Hear native speakers say reiškė in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “reiškė”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
RAYK
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
As a single-syllable word, "reiškė" 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 "reiškė" 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 "reiškė" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "reiškė" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "reiškė is" sounds like "reiškė-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "reiškė" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Tai reiškė kad mane vėl muš.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
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Tai reiškė kad mane vėl muš.
Hear it in context: “reiškė”
1 clipThe English word “reiškė” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈreɪk (phonetic respelling: RAYK). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (RAYK), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “reiškė” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic English video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “reiškė” in natural connected speech across American (US: 1 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @7:50
“ir pradėjo juoktis. Eik į viršų, ji liepė. Aš tuoj ateisiu. Tai reiškė kad mane vėl muš. Kantrybė nebuvo dažnai naudojama.”
Definition & Meaning: “reiškė”
- A variant spelling of rake, referring to a long-handled tool with a row of tines used for gathering leaves or loosening soil.
Example Sentences (2)
- “He used a reik to gather the autumn leaves into a neat pile.”
- “Tai reiškė kad mane vėl muš.”
Pronounce: “reiškė”
- Pronunciation:
- RAYK
- Syllables:
- RAYK
- Written Hyphenation:
- reik
- Primary stress:
- RAYK
- IPA:
- ˈreɪk
- Hear it in context
- reiškė
Words that Rhyme with “reiškė”
-eɪkWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"reiškė" (⁄ˈreɪk⁄) 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, "reiškė" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about reiškė
How do you pronounce “reiškė”?
“reiškė” is pronounced ⁄ˈreɪk⁄ (RAYK). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
Where is the stress in “reiškė”?
The primary stress in “reiškė” is on “RAYK”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “reiškė” mean?
A variant spelling of rake, referring to a long-handled tool with a row of tines used for gathering leaves or loosening soil.
How can I hear “reiškė” used in real sentences?
This page has 1 real-world video example of “reiškė” 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 “reiškė”?
Single-syllable words like "reiškė" 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 "reiškė" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.