Pronunciation of hake as in brushes?

The word "hake" in "brushes" is pronounced like the word "hack".

Here's a breakdown of the pronunciation:

* h - aspirated, like the "h" in "house"

* a - short "a" sound, like the "a" in "cat"

* k - hard "k" sound, like the "k" in "kick"

So, the pronunciation is hayk.