How to pronounce soaky
Say it like SOH-kee. Soaky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH).
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- SOH
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soaky pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of soaky
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOH-kee.
What does soaky mean?
- Soaking wet; sopping; saturated.
- Characterised by soaking; involving a soak.
Where does soaky come from?
From soak + -y.
Words that rhyme with soaky
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of soaky.
Questions about saying soaky
How do you pronounce soaky?
Say SOH-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊki/. In British English it is /ˈsəʊki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soaky?
Soaky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH). Broken into parts: SOH · kee.
Is soaky pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsəʊki/ (SOH-kee).