How to pronounce sticking
Say it like STIK-ing. Sticking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIK).
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- STIK
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sticking 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sticking
American and British speakers say sticking in essentially the same way: /ˈstɪkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈstɪkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: STIK-ing.
What does sticking mean?
- extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary“the jutting limb of a tree”“massive projected buttresses”
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Words that rhyme with sticking
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Questions about saying sticking
How do you pronounce sticking?
Say STIK-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɪkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈstɪkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sticking?
Sticking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIK). Broken into parts: STIK · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say sticking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɪkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈstɪkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.