How to pronounce wacky
Say it like WAK-ee. Wacky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAK).
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- WAK
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wacky pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of wacky
American and British speakers say wacky in essentially the same way: /ˈwæki/ in the US and /ˈwæki/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAK-ee.
What does wacky mean?
- Zany; eccentric.
- Alternative form of wacke.
Where does wacky come from?
From whack (“someone who whacked his head onto something often, hence being weird”) + -y.
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Words that rhyme with wacky
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Questions about saying wacky
How do you pronounce wacky?
Say WAK-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwæki/. In British English it is /ˈwæki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wacky?
Wacky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAK). Broken into parts: WAK · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say wacky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwæki/ and the British form is /ˈwæki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.