How to pronounce spillikin
Say it like SPIL-ih-kin. Spillikin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIL).
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- SPIL
- ih
- kin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spillikin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of spillikin
American and British speakers say spillikin in essentially the same way: /ˈspɪlɪkɪn/ in the US and /ˈspɪlɪkɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPIL-ih-kin.
What does spillikin mean?
- One of the straws (or small pieces of wood, ivory, etc.) used in the game of jackstraws or spillikins.
Where does spillikin come from?
From spill + -ikin.
Questions about saying spillikin
How do you pronounce spillikin?
Say SPIL-ih-kin. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɪlɪkɪn/. In British English it is /ˈspɪlɪkɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spillikin?
Spillikin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIL). Broken into parts: SPIL · ih · kin.
Do Americans and Brits say spillikin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspɪlɪkɪn/ and the British form is /ˈspɪlɪkɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.