How to pronounce jocky
Say it like JOK-ee. Jocky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOK).
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- JOK
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jocky pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of jocky
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: JOK-ee.
What does jocky mean?
- Jocklike.
Where does jocky come from?
From jock + -y.
Words that rhyme with jocky
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Words that sound like jocky
Questions about saying jocky
How do you pronounce jocky?
Say JOK-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɑki/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɒki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jocky?
Jocky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOK). Broken into parts: JOK · ee.
Is jocky pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈdʒɒki/ (JOK-ee).
What words sound the same as jocky?
Jocky sounds the same as jockey in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.