How to Pronounce "spike"

word

/ˈspaɪk/

spyk

/spˈaɪk/

spyk

Definition

A spike is a sharp point, or a sudden large increase in something such as prices, cases, or interest. It can also be used as a verb meaning to rise sharply or to add a sharp point.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈspaɪk/

British English

/spˈaɪk/

Simplified Pronunciation

spyk

Listen in Context

There was a spike in gas prices this week.

Be careful of the metal spike on the fence.

Website traffic spiked after the video was shared.

Orders always spike during the holidays, so we hire extra staff.