How to pronounce ick
Say it like IK. Ick is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- IK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ick pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- IKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ick
American and British speakers say ick in essentially the same way: /ɪk/ in the US and /ɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: IK.
What does ick mean?
- An exclamation of disgust.“Lizzie grabbed a frog out of the lake and put it in her hair! Ick!”
- Something distasteful or physically unpleasant to touch.
- A feeling of revulsion.“to have the ick”
- Anything moaned about; a gripe.
- Icky; distasteful or unpleasant.
Where does ick come from?
Probably imitative. First use appears c.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with ick
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ick.
Questions about saying ick
How do you pronounce ick?
Say IK. The American pronunciation is /ɪk/. In British English it is /ɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ick?
Ick is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: IK.
Do Americans and Brits say ick the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪk/ and the British form is /ɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.