How to pronounce walkies
Say it like WOR-keez. Walkies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR).
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US American/ˈwɔrkiz/WOR-keez
UK British/ˈwɔːkiːz/WAW-keez
- WOR
- keez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Walkies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- keezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of walkies
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAW-keez.
What does walkies mean?
noun
- plural of walkie How to pronounce walkie
Questions about saying walkies
How do you pronounce walkies?
Say WOR-keez. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔrkiz/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːkiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in walkies?
Walkies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR). Broken into parts: WOR · keez.
Is walkies pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈwɔːkiːz/ (WAW-keez).