How to Pronounce Lackey

To pronounce "lackey", say LACK-ey — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlæ.ki/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈlæ.ki/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lackey”

"lackey" has 2 syllables: lack-ey. It rhymes with wacky and tacky, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: lackie — easy to mix up when writing.

What does lackey mean?

noun

  1. A footman, a liveried male servant.
  2. A fawning, servile follower.

verb

  1. To attend, wait upon, serve obsequiously.
  2. To toady, play the flunky.

Synonyms

lickspittle

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Words that rhyme with lackey

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wackytackykhakiwhackycrackyhackeejackiequackytakijackyhackieknacky

Related words

flunkeyflunkytoadysycophantcrawlerstoogefastquick

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lackey"?▾

"Lackey" has 2 syllables: lack · ey.

What is the IPA transcription of "lackey"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lackey" is /ˈlæ.ki/.

What does "lackey" mean?▾

Lackey: A footman, a liveried male servant.

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