How to pronounce blackies
Say it like BLAK-eez. Blackies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAK).
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- BLAK
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blackies 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.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of blackies
American and British speakers say blackies in essentially the same way: /ˈblækiz/ in the US and /ˈblækiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLAK-eez.
What does blackies mean?
- plural of blacky
- plural of blackie How to pronounce blackie
Words that rhyme with blackies
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of blackies.
Questions about saying blackies
How do you pronounce blackies?
Say BLAK-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈblækiz/. In British English it is /ˈblækiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blackies?
Blackies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAK). Broken into parts: BLAK · eez.
Do Americans and Brits say blackies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblækiz/ and the British form is /ˈblækiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.