How to pronounce sicker
Say it like SIK-er. Sicker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIK).
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- SIK
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sicker 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sicker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SIK-uh.
What does sicker mean?
- comparative form of sick: more sick. How to pronounce sick
- Certain.“I'm sicker that he's not home.”
- Secure; safe.“To walk a sicker path”
- Certainly.
- Securely.
Where does sicker come from?
Inherited from Middle English siker, sikker, sykkere, secre, seccre, from Old English sēocra (“sicker”), equivalent to sick + -er.
Words that rhyme with sicker
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Questions about saying sicker
How do you pronounce sicker?
Say SIK-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sicker?
Sicker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIK). Broken into parts: SIK · er.
Is sicker pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsɪkə/ (SIK-uh).