How to pronounce dicky
Say it like DIK-ee. Dicky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIK).
- DIK
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dicky pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dicky
American and British speakers say dicky in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪki/ in the US and /ˈdɪki/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIK-ee.
What does dicky mean?
- A louse.
- Dicky dirt = a shirt, meaning a shirt with a collar.
- A detachable shirt front, collar or bib.
- In bad condition; weak, faulty, unreliable, doubtful, troublesome.“He had a dicky heart.”
Where does dicky come from?
* In cover/apron senses: perhaps from English dialect dick (“leather apron”) + -y; perhaps from Dutch dek (“a cover”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with dicky
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Words that sound like dicky
Questions about saying dicky
How do you pronounce dicky?
Say DIK-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪki/. In British English it is /ˈdɪki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dicky?
Dicky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIK). Broken into parts: DIK · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say dicky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪki/ and the British form is /ˈdɪki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as dicky?
Dicky sounds the same as dickey, dickie in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.