How to pronounce dickey
Say it like DIK-ee. Dickey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIK).
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- DIK
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dickey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DIKSay 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 dickey
American and British speakers say dickey in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪki/ in the US and /ˈdɪki/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIK-ee.
What does dickey mean?
- Alternative form of dicky.
- Alternative form of dicky (“doubtful, troublesome, in poor condition”).
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Words that rhyme with dickey
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Words that sound like dickey
Questions about saying dickey
How do you pronounce dickey?
Say DIK-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪki/. In British English it is /ˈdɪki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dickey?
Dickey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIK). Broken into parts: DIK · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say dickey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪki/ and the British form is /ˈdɪki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as dickey?
Dickey sounds the same as dickie, dicky in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.