How to pronounce horkey
Say it like HOR-kee. Horkey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOR).
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- HOR
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Horkey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of horkey
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAW-kee.
What does horkey mean?
- Alternative form of hawkey (“harvest supper”).
Words that rhyme with horkey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of horkey.
Questions about saying horkey
How do you pronounce horkey?
Say HOR-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔrki/. In British English it is /ˈhɔːki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in horkey?
Horkey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOR). Broken into parts: HOR · kee.
Is horkey pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈhɔːki/ (HAW-kee).