How to pronounce croaky
Say it like KROH-kee. Croaky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROH).
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- KROH
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Croaky pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KROHSay 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 croaky
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KROH-kee.
What does croaky mean?
- Like that of a frog.“a croaky voice”
Where does croaky come from?
From croak + -y.
Words that rhyme with croaky
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of croaky.
Questions about saying croaky
How do you pronounce croaky?
Say KROH-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkroʊki/. In British English it is /ˈkrəʊki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in croaky?
Croaky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROH). Broken into parts: KROH · kee.
Is croaky 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 /ˈkrəʊki/ (KROH-kee).