How to pronounce blanky
Say it like BLANG-kee. Blanky 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 blanky. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BLANG
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blanky 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 blanky
American and British speakers say blanky in essentially the same way: /ˈblæŋˌki/ in the US and /ˈblæŋˌkiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLANG-kee.
What does blanky mean?
- A mild intensifier, expressing irritation.
- Alternative form of blankie.
Where does blanky come from?
A euphemistic substitution for the expletive bloody.
Words that rhyme with blanky
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of blanky.
Questions about saying blanky
How do you pronounce blanky?
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 blanky?
Blanky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLANG). Broken into parts: BLANG · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say blanky 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.