How to pronounce nakey
Say it like NAY-kee. Nakey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY).
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- NAY
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nakey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAYSay 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 nakey
American and British speakers say nakey in essentially the same way: /ˈneɪki/ in the US and /ˈneɪki/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAY-kee.
What does nakey mean?
- Naked.
Where does nakey come from?
Diminutive + -y.
Words that rhyme with nakey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nakey.
Questions about saying nakey
How do you pronounce nakey?
Say NAY-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈneɪki/. In British English it is /ˈneɪki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nakey?
Nakey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY). Broken into parts: NAY · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say nakey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈneɪki/ and the British form is /ˈneɪki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.