How to pronounce icky
Say it like IK-ee. Icky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IK).
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- IK
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Icky 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of icky
American and British speakers say icky in essentially the same way: /ˈɪki/ in the US and /ˈɪki/ in the UK.
British respelling: IK-ee.
What does icky mean?
- Unpleasantly sticky; yucky; disgusting.“I stepped in something icky and it smells terrible.”
- Excessively sentimental.
- Unwell or upset; in a bad state of mind or health.“I'm not going to work today. I just feel icky.”
Where does icky come from?
1935, American English; from icky-boo (circa 1920): sickly, nauseated; baby talk corruption of sick; from a sentimental term for jazz music.
Words that rhyme with icky
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Questions about saying icky
How do you pronounce icky?
Say IK-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪki/. In British English it is /ˈɪki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in icky?
Icky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IK). Broken into parts: IK · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say icky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪki/ and the British form is /ˈɪki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.