To pronounce "husky", say HUSKY — one syllable, IPA /ˈhʌs.ki/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈhʌs.ki/
IPA
"husky" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with dusky and musky, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: huskey — easy to mix up when writing.
adjective
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"Husky" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "husky" is /ˈhʌs.ki/.
Husky: (of a voice) Hoarse and rough-sounding.
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