How to pronounce wiki
Say it like WIK-ee. Wiki has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIK).
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- WIK
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wiki pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of wiki
American and British speakers say wiki in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪˌki/ in the US and /ˈwɪki/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIK-ee.
What does wiki mean?
- A collaborative website which can be directly edited merely by using a web browser, often by anyone who has access to it.“He spent time editing articles on the wiki.”
- To research on Wikipedia or some similar wiki.“To get an understanding of the topics, he quickly went online and wikied each one.”
- To contribute to a wiki.
- To participate in the wiki-based production of.
Where does wiki come from?
First appearance in 1995 in PC Week.
Words that rhyme with wiki
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Questions about saying wiki
How do you pronounce wiki?
Say WIK-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪˌki/. In British English it is /ˈwɪki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wiki?
Wiki has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIK). Broken into parts: WIK · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say wiki the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪˌki/ and the British form is /ˈwɪki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.