How to pronounce larrikin
Say it like LER-uh-kun. Larrikin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LER).
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- LER
- uh
- kun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Larrikin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of larrikin
American and British speakers say larrikin in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛrəkən/ in the US and /ˈlærɪkɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAR-ih-kin.
What does larrikin mean?
- A high-spirited person who playfully rebels against authority and conventional norms; a maverick or scamp.
- Playfully rebellious against and contemptuous of authority and convention; maverick.
Where does larrikin come from?
The adjective is from an attributive use of the noun.
Questions about saying larrikin
How do you pronounce larrikin?
Say LER-uh-kun. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛrəkən/. In British English it is /ˈlærɪkɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in larrikin?
Larrikin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LER). Broken into parts: LER · uh · kun.
Do Americans and Brits say larrikin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛrəkən/ and the British form is /ˈlærɪkɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.