How to pronounce popsicle
Say it like POP-sih-kul. Popsicle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POP).
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- POP
- sih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Popsicle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of popsicle
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POP-sih-kul.
What does popsicle mean?
- Frozen fruit juice, flavored sugar water, or the like on a stick.
- Something cold or frozen.“Turn up the thermostat! We're all turning into popsicles in here!”
Where does popsicle come from?
From the trade name Popsicle, a blend of pop (“father”) + Epsicle (original trade name), itself a blend of Epperson (surname of the inventor) + icicle.
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Questions about saying popsicle
How do you pronounce popsicle?
Say POP-sih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑpsɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˈpɒpsɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in popsicle?
Popsicle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POP). Broken into parts: POP · sih · kul.
Is popsicle 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 /ˈpɒpsɪkəl/ (POP-sih-kul).