How to pronounce hickish
Say it like HIK-ish. Hickish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIK).
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- HIK
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hickish 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.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hickish
American and British speakers say hickish in essentially the same way: /ˈhɪkɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈhɪkɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HIK-ish.
What does hickish mean?
- Resembling or characteristic of a hick, or unsophisticated rural person.
Where does hickish come from?
From hick + -ish.
Questions about saying hickish
How do you pronounce hickish?
Say HIK-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪkɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈhɪkɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hickish?
Hickish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIK). Broken into parts: HIK · ish.
Do Americans and Brits say hickish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɪkɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈhɪkɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.