How to Pronounce Spiky

To pronounce "spiky", say SPIKY — one syllable, IPA /ˈspaɪ.ki/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈspaɪ.ki/

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💡 Tip for remembering “spiky”

"spiky" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with dykey and mikey, if that helps it stick.

What does spiky mean?

adjective

  1. Having spikes, spiny.
  2. Hostile; standoffish

    “a spiky personality”

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Words that rhyme with spiky

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dykeymikey

Related words

peakyhigh-pitchedhighacerbicspikeyspikedspinedspikelike

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spiky"?▾

"Spiky" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "spiky"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spiky" is /ˈspaɪ.ki/.

What does "spiky" mean?▾

Spiky: Having spikes, spiny.

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