How to pronounce Sikh
Say it like SEEK. Sikh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Sikh. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SEEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sikh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Sikh
American and British speakers say Sikh in essentially the same way: /sik/ in the US and /siːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEEK.
What does Sikh mean?
- an adherent of Sikhism
- of or relating to the Sikhs or their religious beliefs and customs
Words that rhyme with Sikh
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Sikh.
Words that sound like Sikh
Questions about saying Sikh
How do you pronounce Sikh?
Say SEEK. The American pronunciation is /sik/. In British English it is /siːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Sikh?
Sikh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SEEK.
Do Americans and Brits say Sikh the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sik/ and the British form is /siːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as Sikh?
Sikh sounds the same as seek in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.