How to pronounce alkie
Say it like AL-kee. Alkie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alkie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of alkie
American and British speakers say alkie in essentially the same way: /ˈælki/ in the US and /ˈælki/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-kee.
What does alkie mean?
- An alcoholic.
Where does alkie come from?
Clipping of alcoholic + -ie.
Questions about saying alkie
How do you pronounce alkie?
Say AL-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈælki/. In British English it is /ˈælki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alkie?
Alkie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say alkie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈælki/ and the British form is /ˈælki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.