How to pronounce hickory
Say it like HIK-uh-ree. Hickory has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIK).
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- HIK
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hickory 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hickory
American and British speakers say hickory in essentially the same way: /ˈhɪkəri/ in the US and /ˈhɪkəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: HIK-uh-ree.
What does hickory mean?
- Any of various deciduous hardwood trees of the genera Carya and Annamocarya, one species of which, Carya illinoinensis, is the source of pecan nuts.
- The wood of these trees.
- A coarse, durable cotton fabric.“The loggers wore hickory shirts.”
Where does hickory come from?
A shortening of pockerchicory/pokickery/pohickery, from Powhatan pawcohiccora.
Words that rhyme with hickory
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hickory.
Questions about saying hickory
How do you pronounce hickory?
Say HIK-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪkəri/. In British English it is /ˈhɪkəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hickory?
Hickory has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIK). Broken into parts: HIK · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say hickory the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɪkəri/ and the British form is /ˈhɪkəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.