How to pronounce spanky
Say it like SPAN-kee. Spanky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPAN).
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- SPAN
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spanky pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- keeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of spanky
American and British speakers say spanky in essentially the same way: /ˈspænˌki/ in the US and /ˈspænˌkiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPAN-kee.
What does spanky mean?
- brand spanking new
Where does spanky come from?
From spank + -y.
Questions about saying spanky
How do you pronounce spanky?
Say SPAN-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈspænˌki/. In British English it is /ˈspænˌkiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spanky?
Spanky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPAN). Broken into parts: SPAN · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say spanky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspænˌki/ and the British form is /ˈspænˌkiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.