How to pronounce pocky
Say it like POK-ee. Pocky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POK).
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- POK
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pocky pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pocky
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POK-ee.
What does pocky mean?
- Covered in pock marks; specifically, pox-ridden, syphilitic.
Where does pocky come from?
From pock + -y.
Words that rhyme with pocky
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pocky.
Questions about saying pocky
How do you pronounce pocky?
Say POK-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑki/. In British English it is /ˈpɒki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pocky?
Pocky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POK). Broken into parts: POK · ee.
Is pocky 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 /ˈpɒki/ (POK-ee).