How to pronounce pokie
Say it like POH-kee. Pokie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce pokie. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- POH
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pokie 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 pokie
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POH-kee.
What does pokie mean?
- Synonym of poker machine, an electronic game of chance played for money, especially slot machines.
- Any of several species of arboreal tarantula in the genus Poecilotheria.
Where does pokie come from?
From clipping of poker machine + -ie (“diminutive suffix”).
Words that rhyme with pokie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pokie.
Words that sound like pokie
Questions about saying pokie
How do you pronounce pokie?
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 pokie?
Pokie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · kee.
Is pokie 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).
What words sound the same as pokie?
Pokie sounds the same as pokey in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.