How to pronounce husky
Say it like HUHS-kee. Husky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHS).
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- HUHS
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Husky pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of husky
American and British speakers say husky in essentially the same way: /ˈhʌski/ in the US and /ˈhʌski/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHS-kee.
What does husky mean?
- Of a voice, hoarse and rough-sounding; throaty.
- Burly, stout; sometimes as a modifier for boys' clothing sizes that fit a large waist or chest.
- Abounding with husks; consisting of husks.
- Any of several breeds of dogs used as sled dogs.
Where does husky come from?
From husk + -y; in relation to voice, from the sense "dry as a husk" or "tough as a husk".
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with husky
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of husky.
Questions about saying husky
How do you pronounce husky?
Say HUHS-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌski/. In British English it is /ˈhʌski/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in husky?
Husky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHS). Broken into parts: HUHS · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say husky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʌski/ and the British form is /ˈhʌski/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.