How to pronounce oaky
Say it like OH-kee. Oaky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oaky pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of oaky
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-kee.
What does oaky mean?
- Resembling or characteristic of the oak tree or its wood.
- Describing the taste of wine that has been aged in oak and acquired tannins from the wood.
Where does oaky come from?
From oak + -y.
Words that rhyme with oaky
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of oaky.
Words that sound like oaky
Questions about saying oaky
How do you pronounce oaky?
Say OH-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊki/. In British English it is /ˈəʊki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oaky?
Oaky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · kee.
Is oaky pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈəʊki/ (OH-kee).
What words sound the same as oaky?
Oaky sounds the same as okey in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.