How to pronounce okey
Say it like OH-kee. Okey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Okey 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 okey
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-kee.
What does okey mean?
- A Turkish game in which players attempt to collect certain groups of tiles.
Where does okey come from?
Borrowed from Turkish okey.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with okey
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Questions about saying okey
How do you pronounce okey?
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 okey?
Okey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · kee.
Is okey 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).