How to pronounce rickey
Say it like RIK-ee. Rickey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIK).
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- RIK
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rickey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of rickey
American and British speakers say rickey in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪki/ in the US and /ˈrɪki/ in the UK.
British respelling: RIK-ee.
What does rickey mean?
- Alternative spelling of Rickey.
Words that rhyme with rickey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rickey.
Questions about saying rickey
How do you pronounce rickey?
Say RIK-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪki/. In British English it is /ˈrɪki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rickey?
Rickey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIK). Broken into parts: RIK · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say rickey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪki/ and the British form is /ˈrɪki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.