How Do You Spell BAKE?

Pronunciation: [bˈe͡ɪk] (IPA)

The word "bake" is spelled with two letters "b" and "a" followed by the letter "k". The phonetic transcription of this word is /beɪk/. The first letter "b" is pronounced as a voiced bilabial stop, the second letter "a" is pronounced as a long front vowel, and the last letter "k" is pronounced as a voiceless velar stop. The spelling of "bake" is consistent with the English language's phonetic rules, where the letter "e" at the end of the word indicates the long pronunciation of the preceding vowel sound.

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BAKE Meaning and Definition

  1. Bake is a verb that refers to the cooking process of preparing food by subjecting it to high heat, typically in an oven or an enclosed cooking appliance. This method involves the application of dry heat to transform the raw ingredients into a cooked, edible form, resulting in added flavors, textures, and desirable characteristics.

    Baking often involves the use of flour or a leavening agent such as yeast or baking powder, which enables the dough or batter to rise during the cooking process. This can give baked goods a light and airy texture. It commonly includes baking foodstuffs such as bread, pastries, cakes, cookies, pies, and casseroles.

    During baking, the heat is typically evenly distributed around the food, promoting a slow and thorough cooking process. The dry heat causes chemical reactions, such as caramelization and the Maillard reaction, which create a desirable browning effect on the surface of the food, enhancing its flavor and appearance.

    Baking requires precise measurements and the control of temperature and cooking time to achieve optimal results. It often requires preheating the oven or adjusting the temperature during the baking process. Baking can involve various techniques such as creaming, folding, whisking, kneading, or rolling, depending on the specific recipe and desired outcome.

    Overall, the process of baking is a fundamental cooking technique that allows for the creation of numerous delicious and delectable food items that are enjoyed by people around the world.

  2. To harden by fire or the heat of the sun; to dress food in an oven or by fire.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of BAKE

The word "bake" has its origins in Middle English. It can be traced back to the Old English word "bacan", which means "to bake, to cook by dry heat". This word, in turn, comes from the Proto-Germanic word "bakōną". The Germanic root "bak-" possibly represents an onomatopoeic word for the crackling sound that occurs during baking. Ultimately, the word can be linked to the Proto-Indo-European root "*bheh₂g-", which means "to warm, to bake".

Idioms with the word BAKE

  • bake up a storm The idiom "bake up a storm" means to bake a large quantity of baked goods in a very energetic or enthusiastic manner, often resulting in a wide variety and abundance of delicious treats.
  • bake up
  • bake the tube steak

Similar spelling words for BAKE

Plural form of BAKE is BAKES

Conjugate verb Bake

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have baked
you would have baked
he/she/it would have baked
we would have baked
they would have baked
I would have bake
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been baking
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would bake
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

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FUTURE

I will bake
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he/she/it will bake
we will bake
they will bake

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be baking
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he/she/it will be baking
we will be baking
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FUTURE PERFECT

I will have baked
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been baking
you will have been baking
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they will have been baking

IMPERATIVE

you bake
we let´s bake

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to bake

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was baking
you were baking
he/she/it was baking
we were baking
they were baking

PAST PARTICIPLE

baked

PAST PERFECT

I had baked
you had baked
he/she/it had baked
we had baked
they had baked

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been baking
you had been baking
he/she/it had been baking
we had been baking
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PRESENT

I bake
you bake
he/she/it bakes
we bake
they bake

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am baking
you are baking
he/she/it is baking
we are baking
they are baking

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

baking

PRESENT PERFECT

I have baked
you have baked
he/she/it has baked
we have baked
they have baked

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been baking
you have been baking
he/she/it has been baking
we have been baking
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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it bake

SIMPLE PAST

I baked
you baked
he/she/it baked
we baked
they baked

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