How to pronounce laky
Say it like LAY-kee. Laky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY).
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- LAY
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laky pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of laky
American and British speakers say laky in essentially the same way: /ˈleɪki/ in the US and /ˈleɪki/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAY-kee.
What does laky mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or resembling a lake.
- Of the color of a lake pigment; murky.
- Transparent; said of blood rendered transparent by the action of some solvent agent on the red blood corpuscles.
Where does laky come from?
From Middle English laky, equivalent to lake + -y.
Words that rhyme with laky
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of laky.
Questions about saying laky
How do you pronounce laky?
Say LAY-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈleɪki/. In British English it is /ˈleɪki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in laky?
Laky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY). Broken into parts: LAY · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say laky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈleɪki/ and the British form is /ˈleɪki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.