How to pronounce hickey
Say it like HIK-ee. Hickey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIK).
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- HIK
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hickey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HIKSay 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 hickey
American and British speakers say hickey in essentially the same way: /ˈhɪki/ in the US and /ˈhɪki/ in the UK.
British respelling: HIK-ee.
What does hickey mean?
- A bruise-like mark made during petting by pressing the mouth to the skin on one’s partner’s body and sucking.
- A similar mark made by the pressure of a musical instrument such as a violin or viola against the neck.
- An object whose name is unknown or cannot be recalled.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with hickey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hickey.
Questions about saying hickey
How do you pronounce hickey?
Say HIK-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪki/. In British English it is /ˈhɪki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hickey?
Hickey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIK). Broken into parts: HIK · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say hickey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɪki/ and the British form is /ˈhɪki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.