How to pronounce slickness
Say it like SLIK-nis. Slickness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLIK).
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- SLIK
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slickness 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.
- nisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of slickness
American and British speakers say slickness in essentially the same way: /ˈslɪknɪs/ in the US and /ˈslɪknɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLIK-nis.
What does slickness mean?
- The property of being slick.
Where does slickness come from?
From slick + -ness.
Questions about saying slickness
How do you pronounce slickness?
Say SLIK-nis. The American pronunciation is /ˈslɪknɪs/. In British English it is /ˈslɪknɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slickness?
Slickness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLIK). Broken into parts: SLIK · nis.
Do Americans and Brits say slickness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈslɪknɪs/ and the British form is /ˈslɪknɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.