How to pronounce poky
Say it like POH-kee. Poky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
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- POH
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poky 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 poky
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POH-kee.
What does poky mean?
- Alternative spelling of pokie (gambling machine).
- Slow.
- Stupid; mentally dull.
- Small and cramped, and often shabby.
Where does poky come from?
By shortening from poker machine (“gambling device”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with poky
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of poky.
Words that sound like poky
Questions about saying poky
How do you pronounce poky?
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 poky?
Poky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · kee.
Is poky 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 poky?
Poky sounds the same as pokey in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.