How to pronounce licker
Say it like LIK-er. Licker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIK).
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- LIK
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Licker 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of licker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LIK-uh.
What does licker mean?
- Someone or something that licks.
- Eye dialect spelling of liquor.
Where does licker come from?
From Middle English likkere, lykkare, equivalent to lick + -er.
Words that rhyme with licker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of licker.
Words that sound like licker
Questions about saying licker
How do you pronounce licker?
Say LIK-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in licker?
Licker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIK). Broken into parts: LIK · er.
Is licker pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlɪkə/ (LIK-uh).
What words sound the same as licker?
Licker sounds the same as liquor in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.