How to pronounce inwick
Say it like in-WIK. Inwick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WIK).
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- in
- WIK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inwick pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- WIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of inwick
American and British speakers say inwick in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈwɪk/ in the US and /ɪnˈwɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-WIK.
What does inwick mean?
- A stroke in which the stone rebounds from the inside edge of another stone, and then slides close to the tee.
- To play (one's stone) in a way that it rebounds from the inside edge of another stone, and then slides close to the tee.
- To play one's stone in a way that it rebounds from the inside edge of another stone, and then slides close to the tee.
Where does inwick come from?
The verb is derived from the noun; by surface analysis, in- + wick (“to strike (a stationary stone) with one’s own stone just enough that the former changes direction”) (etymology 5).
Words that rhyme with inwick
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of inwick.
Questions about saying inwick
How do you pronounce inwick?
Say in-WIK. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈwɪk/. In British English it is /ɪnˈwɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inwick?
Inwick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WIK). Broken into parts: in · WIK.
Do Americans and Brits say inwick the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈwɪk/ and the British form is /ɪnˈwɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.