How to Pronounce Hackney

To pronounce "hackney", say HACKN-ey — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhækni/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈhækni/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hackney”

"hackney" has 2 syllables: hackn-ey. It rhymes with acne and blakney, if that helps it stick.

What does hackney mean?

noun

  1. An ordinary horse.
  2. A carriage for hire or a cab.

verb

  1. To make uninteresting or trite by frequent use.
  2. To use as a hackney.

adjective

  1. Offered for hire; hence, much used; trite; mean.

    “hackney authors”

Words that rhyme with hackney

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

acneblakneybrackneylachney

Related words

coachmenhaggerstonhomertonhoxtonharingeyhounslow

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hackney"?▾

"Hackney" has 2 syllables: hackn · ey.

What is the IPA transcription of "hackney"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hackney" is /ˈhækni/.

What does "hackney" mean?▾

Hackney: An ordinary horse.

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