How to pronounce hikoi
Say it like HEE-koy. Hikoi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEE).
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- HEE
- koy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hikoi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- koyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of hikoi
American and British speakers say hikoi in essentially the same way: /ˈhikɔɪ/ in the US and /ˈhiːkɔɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEE-koy.
What does hikoi mean?
- A protest march, typically involving a long journey.
- To participate in a hikoi.
Where does hikoi come from?
Borrowed from Māori hīkoi (“march”).
Questions about saying hikoi
How do you pronounce hikoi?
Say HEE-koy. The American pronunciation is /ˈhikɔɪ/. In British English it is /ˈhiːkɔɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hikoi?
Hikoi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEE). Broken into parts: HEE · koy.
Do Americans and Brits say hikoi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhikɔɪ/ and the British form is /ˈhiːkɔɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.