How to pronounce flaky
Say it like FLAY-kee. Flaky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAY).
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- FLAY
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flaky pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of flaky
American and British speakers say flaky in essentially the same way: /ˈfleɪki/ in the US and /ˈfleɪki/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLAY-kee.
What does flaky mean?
- Consisting of flakes or of small, loose masses; lying, or cleaving off, in flakes or layers; flakelike.
- Unreliable; likely to make plans with others but then abandon those plans.
- Unreliable; working only on an intermittent basis; likely due to malfunction.“I cannot enjoy the online game because of my flaky Internet connection.”
Where does flaky come from?
From flake + -y.
Words that rhyme with flaky
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flaky.
Questions about saying flaky
How do you pronounce flaky?
Say FLAY-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfleɪki/. In British English it is /ˈfleɪki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flaky?
Flaky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAY). Broken into parts: FLAY · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say flaky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfleɪki/ and the British form is /ˈfleɪki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.