Pronunciation: [bˈe͡ɪks] (IPA) 
The word "bakes" is spelled with the letters b-a-k-e-s. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is represented as /beɪks/. The first sound, indicated by /b/, is a voiced bilabial stop. The second sound, /eɪ/, is a diphthong that combines the long vowel sound /e/ with the vowel sound /ɪ/. The third sound, /k/, is an unvoiced velar stop. The final sound, /s/, is an unvoiced alveolar fricative. Together, these sounds create the word "bakes".
Bakes is the plural form of the verb "bake." Baking refers to the cooking method that involves using dry heat, usually in an oven, to transform raw ingredients into a cooked or baked product. It specifically involves the use of dry heat to cook or prepare food items such as bread, cakes, cookies, pastries, and other baked goods.
Baking typically involves combining ingredients such as flour, sugar, eggs, butter, and leavening agents like yeast or baking powder to create a dough or batter. This mixture is then placed inside an oven where it is subjected to controlled, dry heat. As the heat circulates, it causes the moisture within the dough or batter to evaporate, creating steam and causing the products to rise, expand, and develop a firm structure.
Baking not only cooks the food but also imparts desirable flavors, aromas, and textures to the products. The dry heat promotes caramelization and browning reactions, resulting in a golden-brown crust on the exterior of baked goods, which adds depth and complexity to their taste.
Baking can be both a culinary art and a science, as precise measurements, proper techniques, and correct oven temperatures are crucial to achieve optimal results. Baking is widely practiced in professional baking industries, households, and various culinary establishments, showcasing a diverse range of delightful baked delicacies enjoyed worldwide.
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The word "bakes" is the third-person singular form of the verb "bake". The etymology of "bake" can be traced back to the Old English word "bacan", which meant "to bake" or "to cook by dry heat". This Old English word derived from the Proto-Germanic word "bakan", which had the same meaning. Ultimately, "bakan" can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root "*bhe-", meaning "to warm" or "to roast". The word "bakes" has remained relatively unchanged in its meaning and usage throughout its history.
