How to pronounce sticker
Say it like STIK-er. Sticker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIK).
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- STIK
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sticker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STIKSay 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 sticker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STIK-uh.
What does sticker mean?
- a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf
- an adhesive label
- a particularly difficult or baffling question or problem
Where does sticker come from?
From stick (“to pierce, to be fastened, to adhere”) + -er (“agent”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with sticker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sticker.
Questions about saying sticker
How do you pronounce sticker?
Say STIK-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sticker?
Sticker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIK). Broken into parts: STIK · er.
Is sticker 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 /ˈstɪkə/ (STIK-uh).