How to pronounce dashiki
Say it like duh-SHEE-kee. Dashiki has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHEE).
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- duh
- SHEE
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dashiki pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SHEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dashiki
American and British speakers say dashiki in essentially the same way: /dəˈʃiki/ in the US and /dəˈʃiːki/ in the UK.
British respelling: duh-SHEE-kee.
What does dashiki mean?
- A loose and brightly-colored African shirt.
Where does dashiki come from?
Borrowed from Yoruba dàńṣíkí.
Words that rhyme with dashiki
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dashiki.
Questions about saying dashiki
How do you pronounce dashiki?
Say duh-SHEE-kee. The American pronunciation is /dəˈʃiki/. In British English it is /dəˈʃiːki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dashiki?
Dashiki has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHEE). Broken into parts: duh · SHEE · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say dashiki the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dəˈʃiki/ and the British form is /dəˈʃiːki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.