How to Pronounce "whiskey"
word
/ˈhwɪski/
WIS-kee
/wˈɪski/
WIS-kee
Definition
A strong alcoholic drink made by distilling grain such as barley, corn, or rye and usually aged in wooden barrels. It can be drunk straight, with ice, or mixed into cocktails.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhwɪski/
British English
/wˈɪski/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WIS-kee
UK
WIS-kee
Listen in Context
He ordered a glass of whiskey.
This whiskey is very strong.
She drinks whiskey with ice.
After dinner, my grandfather likes to sip whiskey by the fire.