How to pronounce hawkeye
Say it like HAW-ky. Hawkeye has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAW).
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- HAW
- ky
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hawkeye pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of hawkeye
American and British speakers say hawkeye in essentially the same way: /ˈhɔˌkaɪ/ in the US and /ˈhɔːˌkaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAW-ky.
What does hawkeye mean?
- Alternative spelling of hawk-eye.
Questions about saying hawkeye
How do you pronounce hawkeye?
Say HAW-ky. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔˌkaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈhɔːˌkaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hawkeye?
Hawkeye has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAW). Broken into parts: HAW · ky.
Do Americans and Brits say hawkeye the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɔˌkaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈhɔːˌkaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.