How to pronounce hokey
Say it like HOH-kee. Hokey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH).
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- HOH
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hokey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hokey
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOH-kee.
What does hokey mean?
- Phony, as if a hoax; noticeably contrived; of obviously flimsy credibility or quality.“When asked for his book report, Chad came up with a series of hokier and hokier excuses.”
- Corny; overly or unbelievably sentimental.“Terry hated going to the cinema with Pat; she always chose hokey romantic comedies that made him want to gag.”
Where does hokey come from?
From the verb hoke ("to give an artificial feel to" [from hokum]) + -y.
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Words that rhyme with hokey
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Questions about saying hokey
How do you pronounce hokey?
Say HOH-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊki/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hokey?
Hokey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH). Broken into parts: HOH · kee.
Is hokey pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈhəʊki/ (HOH-kee).