How to pronounce chokey
Say it like CHOH-kee. Chokey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHOH).
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- CHOH
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chokey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of chokey
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: CHOH-kee.
What does chokey mean?
- Reminiscent of choking.
- Prison.
Where does chokey come from?
From choke + -y.
Words that rhyme with chokey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chokey.
Questions about saying chokey
How do you pronounce chokey?
Say CHOH-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃoʊki/. In British English it is /ˈtʃəʊki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chokey?
Chokey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHOH). Broken into parts: CHOH · kee.
Is chokey pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈtʃəʊki/ (CHOH-kee).