How to pronounce sticktight
Say it like STIK-tyte. Sticktight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIK).
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- STIK
- tyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sticktight 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.
- tyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of sticktight
American and British speakers say sticktight in essentially the same way: /ˈstɪkˌtaɪt/ in the US and /ˈstɪkˌtaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: STIK-tyte.
What does sticktight mean?
- Hackelia virginiana, a biennial plant native to Eastern North America, with sticky burrs.
Where does sticktight come from?
From stick + tight.
Questions about saying sticktight
How do you pronounce sticktight?
Say STIK-tyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɪkˌtaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈstɪkˌtaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sticktight?
Sticktight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIK). Broken into parts: STIK · tyte.
Do Americans and Brits say sticktight the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɪkˌtaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈstɪkˌtaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.