How to pronounce tiki
Say it like TEE-kee. Tiki has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE).
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- TEE
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tiki 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.
- keeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tiki
American and British speakers say tiki in essentially the same way: /ˈtiˌki/ in the US and /ˈtiːˌkiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEE-kee.
What does tiki mean?
- A carved talisman in humanoid form, common to the cultures of the Pacific Ocean.
- The characteristic style of tiki bars.“tiki culture”
Where does tiki come from?
Borrowed from Māori tiki (“figurine”).
Words that rhyme with tiki
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tiki.
Questions about saying tiki
How do you pronounce tiki?
Say TEE-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtiˌki/. In British English it is /ˈtiːˌkiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tiki?
Tiki has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE). Broken into parts: TEE · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say tiki the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtiˌki/ and the British form is /ˈtiːˌkiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.