How to pronounce slickers
Say it like SLIK-erz. Slickers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLIK).
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- SLIK
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slickers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of slickers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SLIK-uz.
What does slickers mean?
- plural of slicker How to pronounce slicker
Words that rhyme with slickers
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of slickers.
Questions about saying slickers
How do you pronounce slickers?
Say SLIK-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈslɪkɚz/. In British English it is /ˈslɪkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slickers?
Slickers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLIK). Broken into parts: SLIK · erz.
Is slickers 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 /ˈslɪkəz/ (SLIK-uz).