How to pronounce porky
Say it like POR-kee. Porky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR).
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- POR
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Porky pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of porky
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAW-kee.
What does porky mean?
- Resembling or characteristic of pork.
- Rather fat; chubby.
- singulative of pork (“law enforcement”) How to pronounce pork
- A lie.
- An eye.
Where does porky come from?
From pork + -y.
Words that rhyme with porky
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of porky.
Questions about saying porky
How do you pronounce porky?
Say POR-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɔrki/. In British English it is /ˈpɔːki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in porky?
Porky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR). Broken into parts: POR · kee.
Is porky pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpɔːki/ (PAW-kee).