How to pronounce pickpocket
Say it like PIK-pok-ut. Pickpocket has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIK).
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- PIK
- pok
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pickpocket pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- pokGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pickpocket
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PIK-pok-it.
What does pickpocket mean?
- One who steals from the pocket of a passerby, usually by sleight of hand.
- To pick pockets; to steal.
Where does pickpocket come from?
From pick + pocket.
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Questions about saying pickpocket
How do you pronounce pickpocket?
Say PIK-pok-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪkˌpɑkət/. In British English it is /ˈpɪkpɒkɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pickpocket?
Pickpocket has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIK). Broken into parts: PIK · pok · ut.
Is pickpocket pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈpɪkpɒkɪt/ (PIK-pok-it).