How to pronounce risky
Say it like RIS-kee. Risky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIS).
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- RIS
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Risky pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of risky
American and British speakers say risky in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪski/ in the US and /ˈrɪski/ in the UK.
British respelling: RIS-kee.
What does risky mean?
- involving risk or danger“skydiving is a hazardous sport”“extremely risky going out in the tide and fog”
- not financially safe or secure“a bad investment”“high risk investments”
Where does risky come from?
From risk + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with risky
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of risky.
Questions about saying risky
How do you pronounce risky?
Say RIS-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪski/. In British English it is /ˈrɪski/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in risky?
Risky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIS). Broken into parts: RIS · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say risky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪski/ and the British form is /ˈrɪski/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.