silky

/ˈsɪlki/

Syllables sil·ky

Stress SIL-ky

Phonics Breakdown

sil

/sɪl/

short i

ky

/ki/

y vowel i

Meaning

smooth, soft, and shiny like silk

Sound Reference

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sil=/sɪl/(silk) + ky=/ki/(key)

Example

Her hair feels silky and smooth.