How to pronounce clicky
Say it like KLIK-ee. Clicky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLIK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce clicky. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KLIK
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clicky pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of clicky
American and British speakers say clicky in essentially the same way: /ˈklɪki/ in the US and /ˈklɪki/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLIK-ee.
What does clicky mean?
- Easily or frequently clicking or being clicked.
- Emitting a click sound.
Where does clicky come from?
From click + -y.
Words that rhyme with clicky
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clicky.
Questions about saying clicky
How do you pronounce clicky?
Say KLIK-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɪki/. In British English it is /ˈklɪki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clicky?
Clicky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLIK). Broken into parts: KLIK · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say clicky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklɪki/ and the British form is /ˈklɪki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.