How to pronounce stickiest
Say it like STIK-ee-ust. Stickiest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIK).
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- STIK
- ee
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stickiest 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of stickiest
American and British speakers say stickiest in essentially the same way: /ˈstɪkiəst/ in the US and /ˈstɪkiəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: STIK-ee-ust.
What does stickiest mean?
- superlative form of sticky: most sticky How to pronounce sticky
Questions about saying stickiest
How do you pronounce stickiest?
Say STIK-ee-ust. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɪkiəst/. In British English it is /ˈstɪkiəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stickiest?
Stickiest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIK). Broken into parts: STIK · ee · ust.
Do Americans and Brits say stickiest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɪkiəst/ and the British form is /ˈstɪkiəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.