How to pronounce ricochet
Say it like RIK-uh-shay. Ricochet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIK).
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- RIK
- uh
- shay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ricochet 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- shayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ricochet
American and British speakers say ricochet in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪkəˌʃeɪ/ in the US and /ˈrɪkəʃeɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RIK-uh-shay.
What does ricochet mean?
- To rebound off something wildly in a seemingly random direction.
- To operate upon by ricochet firing.
- A method of firing a projectile so that it skips along a surface.
- An instance of ricocheting; a glancing rebound.
Where does ricochet come from?
Borrowed from French ricochet, of uncertain origin.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying ricochet
How do you pronounce ricochet?
Say RIK-uh-shay. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪkəˌʃeɪ/. In British English it is /ˈrɪkəʃeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ricochet?
Ricochet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIK). Broken into parts: RIK · uh · shay.
Do Americans and Brits say ricochet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪkəˌʃeɪ/ and the British form is /ˈrɪkəʃeɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.