How to pronounce lackey
Say it like LAK-ee. Lackey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAK).
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- LAK
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lackey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lackey
American and British speakers say lackey in essentially the same way: /ˈlæki/ in the US and /ˈlæki/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAK-ee.
What does lackey mean?
- A footman, a liveried male servant.
- A fawning, servile follower.
- To attend, wait upon, serve obsequiously.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with lackey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lackey.
Questions about saying lackey
How do you pronounce lackey?
Say LAK-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæki/. In British English it is /ˈlæki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lackey?
Lackey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAK). Broken into parts: LAK · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say lackey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlæki/ and the British form is /ˈlæki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.