How do you pronounce "awake"?

In American English: /əˈweɪk/ (uh-WAYK). In British English: /əwˈeɪk/ (uhw-AYK). In Canadian English: /əˈweɪk/ (uh-WAYK). In Australian English: /ɐwˈeɪk/ (ⱯW).

Is "awake" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈweɪk/ (uh-WAYK), while in British English it's /əwˈeɪk/ (uhw-AYK).

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awake

/əˈweɪk/

uh-WAYK

Syllable Breakdown

əaw·weɪkake

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Last updated: 2026-02-12