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