How to pronounce sticky
Say it like STIK-ee. Sticky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIK).
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- STIK
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sticky 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.
American vs British pronunciation of sticky
American and British speakers say sticky in essentially the same way: /ˈstɪki/ in the US and /ˈstɪki/ in the UK.
British respelling: STIK-ee.
What does sticky mean?
- having the sticky properties of an adhesive
- moist as with undried perspiration and with clothing sticking to the body“felt sticky and chilly at the same time”
- hot or warm and humid“muggy weather”“the steamy tropics”
Where does sticky come from?
From stick + -y.
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Words that rhyme with sticky
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Questions about saying sticky
How do you pronounce sticky?
Say STIK-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɪki/. In British English it is /ˈstɪki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sticky?
Sticky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIK). Broken into parts: STIK · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say sticky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɪki/ and the British form is /ˈstɪki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.