How to pronounce blakey
Say it like BLAY-kee. Blakey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAY).
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- BLAY
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blakey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of blakey
American and British speakers say blakey in essentially the same way: /ˈbleɪki/ in the US and /ˈbleɪki/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLAY-kee.
What does blakey mean?
- A shoe protector (metal stud or plate affixed to the sole or heel of a shoe to prevent excessive wear).
Where does blakey come from?
Genericized trademark of Blakey's Segs, a British brand of shoe protector, named after John Blakey, who invented them in 1880.
Words that rhyme with blakey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of blakey.
Questions about saying blakey
How do you pronounce blakey?
Say BLAY-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbleɪki/. In British English it is /ˈbleɪki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blakey?
Blakey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAY). Broken into parts: BLAY · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say blakey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbleɪki/ and the British form is /ˈbleɪki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.