How to pronounce suki
Say it like SOO-kee. Suki has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suki pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of suki
American and British speakers say suki in essentially the same way: /ˈsuki/ in the US and /ˈsuːki/ in the UK.
British respelling: SOO-kee.
What does suki mean?
- a favored customer; a regular who receives preferential treatment
- An opening to the enemy; a weak spot that provides an advantage for one's opponent.
- plural of suka
Words that rhyme with suki
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of suki.
Questions about saying suki
How do you pronounce suki?
Say SOO-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsuki/. In British English it is /ˈsuːki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suki?
Suki has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say suki the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsuki/ and the British form is /ˈsuːki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.