How to pronounce lickedy
Say it like LIK-ih-dee. Lickedy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIK).
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- LIK
- ih
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lickedy 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lickedy
American and British speakers say lickedy in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪkɪdi/ in the US and /ˈlɪkɪdi/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIK-ih-dee.
What does lickedy mean?
- Fast, nimble, spry.
- Alternative form of lickety.
Where does lickedy come from?
From licked + -y.
Questions about saying lickedy
How do you pronounce lickedy?
Say LIK-ih-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪkɪdi/. In British English it is /ˈlɪkɪdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lickedy?
Lickedy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIK). Broken into parts: LIK · ih · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say lickedy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪkɪdi/ and the British form is /ˈlɪkɪdi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.