How to pronounce rickshaw
Say it like RIK-shaw. Rickshaw has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIK).
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- RIK
- shaw
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rickshaw 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.
- shawGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of rickshaw
American and British speakers say rickshaw in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪkˌʃɔ/ in the US and /ˈrɪkˌʃɔː/ in the UK.
British respelling: RIK-shaw.
What does rickshaw mean?
- A two-wheeled carriage pulled along by a person.
- To move someone by means of a rickshaw.
Questions about saying rickshaw
How do you pronounce rickshaw?
Say RIK-shaw. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪkˌʃɔ/. In British English it is /ˈrɪkˌʃɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rickshaw?
Rickshaw has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIK). Broken into parts: RIK · shaw.
Do Americans and Brits say rickshaw the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪkˌʃɔ/ and the British form is /ˈrɪkˌʃɔː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.