Speakur

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welsh cake

/ˈwɛlʃ ˌkeɪk/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.00 in modern English

Syllables
welsh -cake
IPA
/ˈwɛlʃ ˌkeɪk/
21
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A traditional sweet griddle-baked Welsh flatbread with dried fruit and sometimes spices.

Etymology

From Welsh + cake.

Inflected Forms

Welsh cakes (plural) Welshcake (alternative)

Synonyms

bakestone girdle scone

Rhymes With

make take break lake wake mistake fake tea break cake spirit lake sake shake

Questions

How do you pronounce welsh cake?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈwɛlʃ ˌkeɪk/.
What does welsh cake mean?
A traditional sweet griddle-baked Welsh flatbread with dried fruit and sometimes spices.
Where does welsh cake come from?
From Welsh + cake.

How to pronounce welsh cake

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