How to pronounce conkie
Say it like KON-kee. Conkie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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US American/ˈkɑnki/KON-kee
UK British/ˈkɒnki/KON-kee
- KON
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conkie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of conkie
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-kee.
What does conkie mean?
noun
- A Caribbean dumpling somewhat resembling the African dish of kenkey.
Questions about saying conkie
How do you pronounce conkie?
Say KON-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnki/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conkie?
Conkie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · kee.
Is conkie pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒnki/ (KON-kee).