How to Pronounce Flaky

To pronounce "flaky", say FLAKY — one syllable, IPA /ˈfleɪkiː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈfleɪkiː/

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💡 Tip for remembering “flaky”

"flaky" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with shaky and achy, if that helps it stick.

What does flaky mean?

adjective

  1. Consisting of flakes or of small, loose masses; lying, or cleaving off, in flakes or layers; flakelike.
  2. (of a person) Unreliable; likely to make plans with others but then abandon those plans.

Words that rhyme with flaky

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shakyachybrakysekireikiquakysnakyflakeybreakycakeynaikidebakey

Related words

outretenderflakeyeccentricfreakyfreakishbizarreoutlandish

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flaky"?▾

"Flaky" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "flaky"?▾

The IPA transcription of "flaky" is /ˈfleɪkiː/.

What does "flaky" mean?▾

Flaky: Consisting of flakes or of small, loose masses; lying, or cleaving off, in flakes or layers; flakelike.

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