How to pronounce rickets
Say it like RIK-its. Rickets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIK).
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- RIK
- its
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rickets pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- itsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rickets
American and British speakers say rickets in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪkɪts/ in the US and /ˈrɪkɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: RIK-its.
What does rickets mean?
- A disorder of infancy and early childhood due to a deficiency of vitamin D, causing soft or weak bones.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of ricket
Where does rickets come from?
Unknown. Originally a local name for the disease in Dorset and Somerset, England.
Questions about saying rickets
How do you pronounce rickets?
Say RIK-its. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪkɪts/. In British English it is /ˈrɪkɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rickets?
Rickets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIK). Broken into parts: RIK · its.
Do Americans and Brits say rickets the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪkɪts/ and the British form is /ˈrɪkɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.