Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

husky

/ˈhʌs.ki/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.29 in modern English

Syllables
husky
IPA
/ˈhʌs.ki/
15
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Of a voice, hoarse and rough-sounding; throaty.

adj

Burly, stout; sometimes as a modifier for boys' clothing sizes that fit a large waist or chest.

American usage

adj

Belligerent; hostile and uncooperative.

Archaic; Slang

noun

Any of several breeds of dogs used as sled dogs.

noun

An Eskimo person.

Dated

name

Any of the languages of the Eskimo peoples.

Dated

Example Sentences

Etymology

From husk + -y; in relation to voice, from the sense "dry as a husk" or "tough as a husk".

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈhʌs.ki/
  • British English: /ˈhʌs.ki/

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Questions

How do you pronounce husky?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈhʌs.ki/.
What does husky mean?
Of a voice, hoarse and rough-sounding; throaty.
Where does husky come from?
From husk + -y; in relation to voice, from the sense "dry as a husk" or "tough as a husk".

How to pronounce husky

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