How to pronounce plonky
Say it like PLONG-kee. Plonky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLONG).
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- PLONG
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plonky pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLONGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of plonky
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PLONG-kee.
What does plonky mean?
- Chiefly of pianos: having an unappealing, thudding sound.
- Dull, stiff, unadventurous.
- Of wine: having the qualities of plonk; cheap and inferior.
Where does plonky come from?
From plonk (“(noun) sound of something solid landing; (verb) to set or toss (something) down carelessly”) + -y (suffix forming adjectives with the sense ‘having the quality of’)..
Words that rhyme with plonky
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Questions about saying plonky
How do you pronounce plonky?
Say PLONG-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈplɑŋki/. In British English it is /ˈplɒŋki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plonky?
Plonky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLONG). Broken into parts: PLONG · kee.
Is plonky pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈplɒŋki/ (PLONG-kee).