How to pronounce silkie
Say it like SIL-kee. Silkie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIL).
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- SIL
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Silkie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SILSay 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 silkie
American and British speakers say silkie in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪlki/ in the US and /ˈsɪlki/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIL-kee.
What does silkie mean?
- A chicken of a certain breed with very fine, silk-like feathers, blue-black skin and bones, and five toes per foot (instead of the usual four).
- Alternative spelling of selkie.
Where does silkie come from?
From silk + -ie.
Words that rhyme with silkie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of silkie.
Words that sound like silkie
Questions about saying silkie
How do you pronounce silkie?
Say SIL-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪlki/. In British English it is /ˈsɪlki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in silkie?
Silkie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIL). Broken into parts: SIL · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say silkie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪlki/ and the British form is /ˈsɪlki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as silkie?
Silkie sounds the same as silky in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.