How to pronounce dovekie
Say it like DUHV-kee. Dovekie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHV).
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- DUHV
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dovekie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dovekie
American and British speakers say dovekie in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌvki/ in the US and /ˈdʌvki/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHV-kee.
What does dovekie mean?
- A small black and white seabird, of the genus Alle, of the north Atlantic; the little auk.
Where does dovekie come from?
From dove + -ock + -ie, a double diminutive.
Questions about saying dovekie
How do you pronounce dovekie?
Say DUHV-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌvki/. In British English it is /ˈdʌvki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dovekie?
Dovekie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHV). Broken into parts: DUHV · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say dovekie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌvki/ and the British form is /ˈdʌvki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.