whisky
whiskey
Latin America
Simplified: WEES-kee
IPA: 'wis.ki
Spain
Simplified: WEES-kee
IPA: 'wis.ki
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
whis
  • w like water
  • w similar to English
  • h not pronounced
  • h not pronounced
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
ky
  • unaspirated k like sky (not key)
  • k without burst of air
  • y like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for y