How to pronounce sulky
Say it like SUHL-kee. Sulky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHL).
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- SUHL
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sulky pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sulky
American and British speakers say sulky in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌlki/ in the US and /ˈsʌlki/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHL-kee.
What does sulky mean?
- A light, two-wheeled, horse-drawn cart used in harness racing.
- Any carriage seating only the driver.
Where does sulky come from?
The vehicle is so called as it obliges the rider to be alone, as though sulking.
Words that rhyme with sulky
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sulky.
Questions about saying sulky
How do you pronounce sulky?
Say SUHL-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌlki/. In British English it is /ˈsʌlki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sulky?
Sulky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHL). Broken into parts: SUHL · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say sulky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌlki/ and the British form is /ˈsʌlki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.