How to pronounce alkies
Say it like AL-keez. Alkies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- keez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alkies 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.
- keezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of alkies
American and British speakers say alkies in essentially the same way: /ˈælkiz/ in the US and /ˈælkiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-keez.
What does alkies mean?
- plural of alkie How to pronounce alkie
- plural of alky
Questions about saying alkies
How do you pronounce alkies?
Say AL-keez. The American pronunciation is /ˈælkiz/. In British English it is /ˈælkiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alkies?
Alkies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · keez.
Do Americans and Brits say alkies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈælkiz/ and the British form is /ˈælkiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.