How to pronounce sleeky
Say it like SLEE-kee. Sleeky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLEE).
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- SLEE
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sleeky pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sleeky
American and British speakers say sleeky in essentially the same way: /ˈsliki/ in the US and /ˈsliːki/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLEE-kee.
What does sleeky mean?
- sleek; slick
- slick; sly; untrustworthy
Where does sleeky come from?
From sleek + -y.
Words that rhyme with sleeky
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sleeky.
Questions about saying sleeky
How do you pronounce sleeky?
Say SLEE-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsliki/. In British English it is /ˈsliːki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sleeky?
Sleeky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLEE). Broken into parts: SLEE · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say sleeky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsliki/ and the British form is /ˈsliːki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.