How Many Syllables Are in "Cake"?

cake has 1 syllable.

Syllable breakdown

cake

Word
cake
Syllable count
1
Pronunciation
/keɪk/
Part of speech
noun

Definition

A sweet baked food made from flour, eggs, sugar and butter.

Example sentence

We shared a slice of birthday cake.

Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check; no pronunciation note supplied..

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