How to pronounce walkie
Say it like WAW-kee. Walkie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW).
- WAW
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Walkie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of walkie
American and British speakers say walkie in essentially the same way: /ˈwɔki/ in the US and /ˈwɔːki/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAW-kee.
What does walkie mean?
- A walkie-talkie.
- A pallet truck, beside which the operator must walk.
- An outing for a dog; the taking of a dog for a walk.
Where does walkie come from?
From walk + -ie.
Words that rhyme with walkie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of walkie.
Questions about saying walkie
How do you pronounce walkie?
Say WAW-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔki/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in walkie?
Walkie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW). Broken into parts: WAW · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say walkie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɔki/ and the British form is /ˈwɔːki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.