How to pronounce stickum
Say it like STIK-um. Stickum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIK).
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- STIK
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stickum 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.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of stickum
American and British speakers say stickum in essentially the same way: /ˈstɪkəm/ in the US and /ˈstɪkəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: STIK-um.
What does stickum mean?
- Any adhesive, adhesive residue; any sticky or gummy substance.
Where does stickum come from?
From stick + variant of 'em, him.
Questions about saying stickum
How do you pronounce stickum?
Say STIK-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɪkəm/. In British English it is /ˈstɪkəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stickum?
Stickum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIK). Broken into parts: STIK · um.
Do Americans and Brits say stickum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɪkəm/ and the British form is /ˈstɪkəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.