How to pronounce wakey
Say it like WAY-kee. Wakey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY).
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- WAY
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wakey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of wakey
American and British speakers say wakey in essentially the same way: /ˈweɪki/ in the US and /ˈweɪki/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAY-kee.
What does wakey mean?
- The day on which one wakes up and travels home.
- Used to encourage someone to wake up.
Where does wakey come from?
From wake + -y (diminutive suffix).
Words that rhyme with wakey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wakey.
Questions about saying wakey
How do you pronounce wakey?
Say WAY-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪki/. In British English it is /ˈweɪki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wakey?
Wakey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY). Broken into parts: WAY · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say wakey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈweɪki/ and the British form is /ˈweɪki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.