How to pronounce lickers
Say it like LIK-erz. Lickers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIK).
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- LIK
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lickers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of lickers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LIK-uz.
What does lickers mean?
- plural of licker How to pronounce licker
Words that rhyme with lickers
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Questions about saying lickers
How do you pronounce lickers?
Say LIK-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪkɚz/. In British English it is /ˈlɪkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lickers?
Lickers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIK). Broken into parts: LIK · erz.
Is lickers 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 /ˈlɪkəz/ (LIK-uz).