How to pronounce Waikiki
Say it like wy-kee-KEE. Waikiki has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KEE).
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- wy
- kee
- KEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waikiki pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- wyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Waikiki
American and British speakers say Waikiki in essentially the same way: /ˌwaɪkiˈki/ in the US and /ˌwaɪkiˈkiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: wy-kee-KEE.
What does Waikiki mean?
- a well-known beach and resort area on Oahu Island to the southeast of Honolulu
Words that rhyme with Waikiki
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Waikiki.
Questions about saying Waikiki
How do you pronounce Waikiki?
Say wy-kee-KEE. The American pronunciation is /ˌwaɪkiˈki/. In British English it is /ˌwaɪkiˈkiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Waikiki?
Waikiki has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KEE). Broken into parts: wy · kee · KEE.
Do Americans and Brits say Waikiki the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌwaɪkiˈki/ and the British form is /ˌwaɪkiˈkiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.