How to pronounce panicky
Say it like PAN-ih-kee. Panicky has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpænɪki/PAN-ih-kee
UK British/ˈpænɪki/PAN-ih-kee
- PAN
- ih
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Panicky pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of panicky
American and British speakers say panicky in essentially the same way: /ˈpænɪki/ in the US and /ˈpænɪki/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAN-ih-kee.
What does panicky mean?
adjective
- In a state of panic.
Where does panicky come from?
From panic + -y.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- panicked
- panic-stricken
- panic-struck
- terrified
- frightened
Questions about saying panicky
How do you pronounce panicky?
Say PAN-ih-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpænɪki/. In British English it is /ˈpænɪki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in panicky?
Panicky has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAN). Broken into parts: PAN · ih · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say panicky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpænɪki/ and the British form is /ˈpænɪki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.