How to pronounce okayish
Say it like oh-KAY-ish. Okayish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY).
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- oh
- KAY
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Okayish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of okayish
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-KAY-ish.
What does okayish mean?
- Somewhat okay; tolerable.
Where does okayish come from?
From okay + -ish.
Words that rhyme with okayish
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of okayish.
Questions about saying okayish
How do you pronounce okayish?
Say oh-KAY-ish. The American pronunciation is /oʊˈkeɪɪʃ/. In British English it is /əʊˈkeɪɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in okayish?
Okayish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY). Broken into parts: oh · KAY · ish.
Is okayish 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 /əʊˈkeɪɪʃ/ (oh-KAY-ish).