How to pronounce pokey
Say it like POH-kee. Pokey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
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- POH
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pokey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POHSay 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 pokey
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POH-kee.
What does pokey mean?
- Prison.
- A knife.
- Of a room or house, of small volume, cramped.
- Slow.
- Of a car, fast.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with pokey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pokey.
Questions about saying pokey
How do you pronounce pokey?
Say POH-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊki/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pokey?
Pokey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · kee.
Is pokey 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 /ˈpəʊki/ (POH-kee).