How to pronounce sikhye
Say it like SHEE-kyay. Sikhye has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEE).
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- SHEE
- kyay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sikhye pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kyayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of sikhye
American and British speakers say sikhye in essentially the same way: /ˈʃikjeɪ/ in the US and /ˈʃiːkjeɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHEE-kyay.
What does sikhye mean?
- A sweet beverage made from barley and rice, sometimes served with pine nuts.
Questions about saying sikhye
How do you pronounce sikhye?
Say SHEE-kyay. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃikjeɪ/. In British English it is /ˈʃiːkjeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sikhye?
Sikhye has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEE). Broken into parts: SHEE · kyay.
Do Americans and Brits say sikhye the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃikjeɪ/ and the British form is /ˈʃiːkjeɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.