How to pronounce sicko
Say it like SIK-oh. Sicko has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIK).
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US American/ˈsɪkoʊ/SIK-oh
UK British/ˈsɪkəʊ/SIK-oh
- SIK
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sicko 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of sicko
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SIK-oh.
What does sicko mean?
noun
- A physically ill person.
- Characterized by depraved tastes or habits; deviant.
Where does sicko come from?
From sick + -o (“person with characteristic”).
Questions about saying sicko
How do you pronounce sicko?
Say SIK-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪkoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈsɪkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sicko?
Sicko has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIK). Broken into parts: SIK · oh.
Is sicko pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsɪkəʊ/ (SIK-oh).