How many syllables in spike?

There is 1 syllable in the word spike.

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How to pronounce spike:

Definition of spike:

spike (noun):: a very large nail; a long metal nail; a transient variation in voltage or current.

Synonyms for spike:

shoe point nail javelin spine pin dart harpoon tine spear

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Antonyms for spike:

unfasten loosen release detach

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