How to pronounce okie
Say it like OH-kee. Okie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Okie 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 okie
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-kee.
What does okie mean?
- Alternative form of OK.
Where does okie come from?
Influenced by -ie.
Words that rhyme with okie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of okie.
Words that sound like okie
Questions about saying okie
How do you pronounce okie?
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 okie?
Okie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · kee.
Is okie 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 okie?
Okie sounds the same as okey in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.