How to pronounce streaky
Say it like STREE-kee. Streaky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STREE).
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- STREE
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Streaky pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STREESay 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 streaky
American and British speakers say streaky in essentially the same way: /ˈstriki/ in the US and /ˈstriːki/ in the UK.
British respelling: STREE-kee.
What does streaky mean?
- Having streaks.
- Used to describe a shot where the ball deflects off the edge of the bat, but is not caught by the slips or wicket-keeper and instead results in runs for the batsman.
- Unpredictable, variable; having periods of good and bad (e.g. weather).
Where does streaky come from?
From streak + -y.
Words that rhyme with streaky
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of streaky.
Questions about saying streaky
How do you pronounce streaky?
Say STREE-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈstriki/. In British English it is /ˈstriːki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in streaky?
Streaky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STREE). Broken into parts: STREE · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say streaky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstriki/ and the British form is /ˈstriːki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.