How to pronounce slickly
Say it like SLIK-lee. Slickly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLIK).
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- SLIK
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slickly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of slickly
American and British speakers say slickly in essentially the same way: /ˈslɪkli/ in the US and /ˈslɪkli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLIK-lee.
What does slickly mean?
- In a slick manner; slipperily.
Where does slickly come from?
From slick + -ly.
Words that rhyme with slickly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of slickly.
Questions about saying slickly
How do you pronounce slickly?
Say SLIK-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈslɪkli/. In British English it is /ˈslɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slickly?
Slickly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLIK). Broken into parts: SLIK · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say slickly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈslɪkli/ and the British form is /ˈslɪkli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.