How to pronounce lickety
Say it like LIK-uh-tee. Lickety has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIK).
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- LIK
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lickety 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lickety
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LIK-uh-tee.
What does lickety mean?
- At full speed, fast.“lickety-cut”
Where does lickety come from?
Somewhat disputed. The Oxford English Dictionary suggests either the verb or noun lick “stroke with the tongue”, with -ety, a suffix used to extend monosyllabic words.
Words that rhyme with lickety
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Questions about saying lickety
How do you pronounce lickety?
Say LIK-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪkəti/. In British English it is /ˈlɪkəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lickety?
Lickety has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIK). Broken into parts: LIK · uh · tee.
Is lickety pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈlɪkəti/ (LIK-uh-tee).