How to pronounce lackeys
Say it like LAK-eez. Lackeys has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAK).
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- LAK
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lackeys 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.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lackeys
American and British speakers say lackeys in essentially the same way: /ˈlækiz/ in the US and /ˈlækiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAK-eez.
What does lackeys mean?
- plural of lackey How to pronounce lackey
Words that rhyme with lackeys
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lackeys.
Questions about saying lackeys
How do you pronounce lackeys?
Say LAK-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈlækiz/. In British English it is /ˈlækiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lackeys?
Lackeys has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAK). Broken into parts: LAK · eez.
Do Americans and Brits say lackeys the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlækiz/ and the British form is /ˈlækiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.