How to pronounce blackie
Say it like BLAK-ee. Blackie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce blackie. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BLAK
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blackie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of blackie
American and British speakers say blackie in essentially the same way: /ˈblæki/ in the US and /ˈblæki/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLAK-ee.
What does blackie mean?
- Alternative spelling of blacky.
Where does blackie come from?
From black + -ie.
Words that rhyme with blackie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of blackie.
Questions about saying blackie
How do you pronounce blackie?
Say BLAK-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈblæki/. In British English it is /ˈblæki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blackie?
Blackie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAK). Broken into parts: BLAK · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say blackie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblæki/ and the British form is /ˈblæki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.