How to Pronounce "tikis"
word
ˈtiˈki
TEE-kee
tˈɪki
TIK-ee
Definition
Small carved wooden or stone figures representing Polynesian gods or spirits, often used as decoration in Tiki culture. The plural of tiki.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtiˈki
British English
tˈɪki
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TEE-kee
UK
TIK-ee
Listen in Context
There are several tikis outside the restaurant.
The museum has a collection of ancient tikis.
People decorate Tiki bars with colorful tikis.
We bought some small tikis as souvenirs from Hawaii.