How to pronounce stalky
Say it like STAW-kee. Stalky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAW).
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- STAW
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stalky pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of stalky
American and British speakers say stalky in essentially the same way: /ˈstɔki/ in the US and /ˈstɔːki/ in the UK.
British respelling: STAW-kee.
What does stalky mean?
- Long and thin, like a stalk of a plant.
- Of a plant, having stalks.
- Resembling or characteristic of a stalker; seeming to hunt or covertly follow a person.“a stalky ex-boyfriend”
Where does stalky come from?
From stalk + -y.
Words that rhyme with stalky
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stalky.
Questions about saying stalky
How do you pronounce stalky?
Say STAW-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɔki/. In British English it is /ˈstɔːki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stalky?
Stalky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAW). Broken into parts: STAW · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say stalky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɔki/ and the British form is /ˈstɔːki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.