How to pronounce saki
Say it like SAK-ee. Saki has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK).
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- SAK
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saki pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of saki
American and British speakers say saki in essentially the same way: /ˈsæki/ in the US and /ˈsæki/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAK-ee.
What does saki mean?
- Alternative spelling of saké (“rice wine”).
- Any of several species of South American monkeys of the genus Pithecia with large ears and a long hairy tail that is not prehensile.
Words that rhyme with saki
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of saki.
Questions about saying saki
How do you pronounce saki?
Say SAK-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæki/. In British English it is /ˈsæki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saki?
Saki has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK). Broken into parts: SAK · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say saki the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsæki/ and the British form is /ˈsæki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.