How to pronounce schlocky
Say it like SHLOK-ee. Schlocky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHLOK).
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- SHLOK
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schlocky pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHLOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of schlocky
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SHLOK-ee.
What does schlocky mean?
- Of inferior quality, cheap.
- Tacky, of tasteless appearance.
Where does schlocky come from?
From schlock + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with schlocky
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Questions about saying schlocky
How do you pronounce schlocky?
Say SHLOK-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃlɑki/. In British English it is /ˈʃlɒkiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in schlocky?
Schlocky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHLOK). Broken into parts: SHLOK · ee.
Is schlocky pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈʃlɒkiː/ (SHLOK-ee).