How to Pronounce Pokey

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈpoʊ.ki/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pokey”

"pokey" has 2 syllables: pok-ey. It rhymes with smoky and low-key, if that helps it stick.

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

What does pokey mean?

noun

  1. (with "the") prison.

adjective

  1. (of a room, house) of small volume, cramped
  2. Slow

Synonyms

poke

Words that rhyme with pokey

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

smokylow-keycroakypokychokeylocijokeysoakykaraokegnocchihokeyproke

Related words

one-horsejerkwaterprovincialdilatorylaggardslowdawdlingpoky

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pokey"?▾

"Pokey" has 2 syllables: pok · ey.

What is the IPA transcription of "pokey"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pokey" is /ˈpoʊ.ki/.

What does "pokey" mean?▾

Pokey: (with "the") prison.

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