stake

/steɪk/
Syllables stake
Stress STAKE

Phonics Breakdown

st
/st/
consonant blend
ake
/eɪk/
long a_e

Meaning

a share, interest, or wooden post; to risk or invest

Sound Reference

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st=/st/(stop) + ake=/eɪk/(take)

Example

He has a stake in the company.