How to pronounce sicken
Say it like SIK-un. Sicken has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIK).
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- SIK
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sicken pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sicken
American and British speakers say sicken in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪkən/ in the US and /ˈsɪkən/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIK-un.
What does sicken mean?
- To make ill.“The infection will sicken him until amputation is needed.”
- To become ill.“I will sicken if I don’t get some more exercise.”
- To fill with disgust or abhorrence.“His arrogant behavior sickens me.”
Where does sicken come from?
From Middle English sekenen, equivalent to sick + -en.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with sicken
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Questions about saying sicken
How do you pronounce sicken?
Say SIK-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪkən/. In British English it is /ˈsɪkən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sicken?
Sicken has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIK). Broken into parts: SIK · un.
Do Americans and Brits say sicken the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪkən/ and the British form is /ˈsɪkən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.