How to pronounce lickable
Say it like LIK-uh-bul. Lickable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIK).
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- LIK
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lickable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LIKSay 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.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lickable
American and British speakers say lickable in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪkəbəl/ in the US and /ˈlɪkəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIK-uh-bul.
What does lickable mean?
- Capable of, or suitable for, being licked.“a lickable sweet”
Where does lickable come from?
From lick + -able.
Words that rhyme with lickable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lickable.
Questions about saying lickable
How do you pronounce lickable?
Say LIK-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪkəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈlɪkəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lickable?
Lickable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIK). Broken into parts: LIK · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say lickable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪkəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈlɪkəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.