How to Pronounce Off-key

To pronounce "off-key", say OFFK-ey — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

OFFK-ey

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💡 Tip for remembering “off-key”

"off-key" has 2 syllables: offk-ey.

What does off-key mean?

adjective

  1. Pitched inaccurately either above or below the correct note
  2. (by extension) not harmonious, or out of accord

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How many syllables are in "off-key"?▾

"Off-key" has 2 syllables: offk · ey.

What does "off-key" mean?▾

Off-key: Pitched inaccurately either above or below the correct note

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