How to pronounce yakky
Say it like YAK-ee. Yakky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YAK).
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- YAK
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yakky pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of yakky
American and British speakers say yakky in essentially the same way: /ˈjæki/ in the US and /ˈjæki/ in the UK.
British respelling: YAK-ee.
What does yakky mean?
- chatty, talkative
Where does yakky come from?
From yak + -y.
Words that rhyme with yakky
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of yakky.
Questions about saying yakky
How do you pronounce yakky?
Say YAK-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈjæki/. In British English it is /ˈjæki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yakky?
Yakky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YAK). Broken into parts: YAK · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say yakky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjæki/ and the British form is /ˈjæki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.