How to pronounce teaky
Say it like TEE-kee. Teaky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE).
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- TEE
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Teaky pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEESay 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 teaky
American and British speakers say teaky in essentially the same way: /ˈtiki/ in the US and /ˈtiːki/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEE-kee.
What does teaky mean?
- Resembling or characteristic of teak.
Where does teaky come from?
From teak + -y.
Words that rhyme with teaky
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of teaky.
Questions about saying teaky
How do you pronounce teaky?
Say TEE-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtiki/. In British English it is /ˈtiːki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in teaky?
Teaky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE). Broken into parts: TEE · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say teaky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtiki/ and the British form is /ˈtiːki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.