How to pronounce slicker
Say it like SLIK-er. Slicker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLIK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈslɪkɚ/SLIK-er
UK British/ˈslɪkə/SLIK-uh
- SLIK
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slicker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLIKSay 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 slicker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SLIK-uh.
What does slicker mean?
adjective
- comparative form of slick: more slick How to pronounce slick
- One who or that which slicks.
- A waterproof coat or jacket.
- A person who is perceived as clever, urbane and possibly disreputable. (abbreviation of city slicker.)
- To slither, as on a slick surface.
- To con or hoodwink.
- To use a slicker on.
Where does slicker come from?
From the adjective slick.
Words that rhyme with slicker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of slicker.
Questions about saying slicker
How do you pronounce slicker?
Say SLIK-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈslɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈslɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slicker?
Slicker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLIK). Broken into parts: SLIK · er.
Is slicker 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 /ˈslɪkə/ (SLIK-uh).