How to Pronounce Hockey

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈhɒki/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hockey”

"hockey" has 2 syllables: hock-ey. It rhymes with stocky and cocky, if that helps it stick.

What does hockey mean?

noun

  1. Ice hockey, a game on ice in which two teams of six players skate and try to score by shooting a puck into the opposing team's net, using their sticks.
  2. Field hockey, a team sport played on a pitch on solid ground where players have to hit a ball into a net using a hockey stick.

Synonyms

field hockeyice hockeyshinnyshinny hockey

Words that rhyme with hockey

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

stockycockygawkyrockypawkyschlockykhakijockeysukiyakitalkymakistalky

Related words

footballsportgameplayingpuckfamousice

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hockey"?▾

"Hockey" has 2 syllables: hock · ey.

What is the IPA transcription of "hockey"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hockey" is /ˈhɒki/.

What does "hockey" mean?▾

Hockey: Ice hockey, a game on ice in which two teams of six players skate and try to score by shooting a puck into the opposing team's net, using their sticks.

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