How to Pronounce "fruitcakes"
word
ˈfɹutˌkeɪks
FROOT-kayks
fɹˈuːtkeɪks
fROOT-kayks
Definition
'Fruitcakes' are cakes made with nuts and dried or candied fruits, popular for holidays like Christmas. The word can also be slang for a person who acts strangely or is considered crazy.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɹutˌkeɪks
British English
fɹˈuːtkeɪks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FROOT-kayks
UK
fROOT-kayks
Listen in Context
We made three fruitcakes for the holiday party.
My grandmother bakes delicious fruitcakes every year.
The bakery sells small fruitcakes all December.
Those guys are total fruitcakes—they were wearing Santa hats in July!