How to pronounce hicklib
Say it like HIK-lib. Hicklib has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIK).
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- HIK
- lib
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hicklib 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.
- libGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hicklib
American and British speakers say hicklib in essentially the same way: /ˈhɪˌklɪb/ in the US and /ˈhɪˌklɪb/ in the UK.
British respelling: HIK-lib.
What does hicklib mean?
- A country dweller with liberal or progressive views.
Where does hicklib come from?
From hick + lib.
Questions about saying hicklib
How do you pronounce hicklib?
Say HIK-lib. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪˌklɪb/. In British English it is /ˈhɪˌklɪb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hicklib?
Hicklib has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIK). Broken into parts: HIK · lib.
Do Americans and Brits say hicklib the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɪˌklɪb/ and the British form is /ˈhɪˌklɪb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.