How to Pronounce "staked"
word
/ˈsteɪkt/
STAYKT
/stˈeɪkt/
STAYKT
Definition
'Staked' is the past tense of 'stake.' It can mean to risk something valuable (like money) on an outcome, or to support, mark, or secure something using a stake (a pointed stick or post).
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsteɪkt/
British English
/stˈeɪkt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STAYKT
UK
STAYKT
Listen in Context
He staked $50 on the football match.
The young tree was staked to help it grow straight.
They staked their hopes on winning the competition.
She staked everything she had on that business idea.