How to pronounce licks
Say it like LIKS. Licks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LIKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Licks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LIKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of licks
American and British speakers say licks in essentially the same way: /lɪks/ in the US and /lɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIKS.
What does licks mean?
- plural of lick How to pronounce lick
- third-person singular simple present indicative of lick How to pronounce lick
Words that rhyme with licks
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of licks.
Questions about saying licks
How do you pronounce licks?
Say LIKS. The American pronunciation is /lɪks/. In British English it is /lɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in licks?
Licks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LIKS.
Do Americans and Brits say licks the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɪks/ and the British form is /lɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.