How to Pronounce "dyke"
word
/ˈdaɪk/
dyk
/dˈaɪk/
dyk
Definition
A thick wall or embankment built to hold back water and prevent flooding, especially along rivers or coastlines. Common in low-lying areas like the Netherlands, where dykes protect land that is below sea level.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdaɪk/
British English
/dˈaɪk/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dyk
UK
dyk
Listen in Context
The dyke protects the village from river flooding.
The Netherlands has thousands of dykes along its coastline.
Workers repaired the dyke before the rainy season started.
There's a breach in the dyke — if we don't fix it now, the whole area will flood.