How to pronounce dokkaebi
Say it like doh-KAY-bee. Dokkaebi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY).
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- doh
- KAY
- bee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dokkaebi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dokkaebi
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: doh-KAY-bee.
What does dokkaebi mean?
- A creature in Korean mythology, also known as "Korean goblin"
Where does dokkaebi come from?
Borrowed from Korean 도깨비 (dokkaebi).
Words that rhyme with dokkaebi
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Questions about saying dokkaebi
How do you pronounce dokkaebi?
Say doh-KAY-bee. The American pronunciation is /doʊˈkeɪbi/. In British English it is /dəʊˈkeɪbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dokkaebi?
Dokkaebi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY). Broken into parts: doh · KAY · bee.
Is dokkaebi 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 /dəʊˈkeɪbi/ (doh-KAY-bee).