How to pronounce slicked
Say it like SLIKT. Slicked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SLIKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slicked pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLIKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of slicked
American and British speakers say slicked in essentially the same way: /slɪkt/ in the US and /slɪkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLIKT.
What does slicked mean?
- simple past and past participle of slick How to pronounce slick
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with slicked
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Questions about saying slicked
How do you pronounce slicked?
Say SLIKT. The American pronunciation is /slɪkt/. In British English it is /slɪkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slicked?
Slicked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SLIKT.
Do Americans and Brits say slicked the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /slɪkt/ and the British form is /slɪkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.