How to pronounce hanky
Say it like HAYNG-kee. Hanky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAYNG).
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- HAYNG
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hanky pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAYNGSay 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 hanky
American and British speakers say hanky in essentially the same way: /ˈheɪŋki/ in the US and /ˈheɪŋki/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAYNG-kee.
What does hanky mean?
- Diminutive of handkerchief. How to pronounce handkerchief
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying hanky
How do you pronounce hanky?
Say HAYNG-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈheɪŋki/. In British English it is /ˈheɪŋki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hanky?
Hanky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAYNG). Broken into parts: HAYNG · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say hanky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈheɪŋki/ and the British form is /ˈheɪŋki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.