How to pronounce stickybeak
Say it like STIK-ee-beek. Stickybeak has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIK).
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- STIK
- ee
- beek
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stickybeak 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.
- beekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of stickybeak
American and British speakers say stickybeak in essentially the same way: /ˈstɪkibik/ in the US and /ˈstɪkibiːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: STIK-ee-beek.
What does stickybeak mean?
- An overly inquisitive person, a nosey parker.
- An act of looking at or watching something, especially something which does not directly concern the one looking.“Want me to have a stickybeak at that?”
- To pry or snoop.
Where does stickybeak come from?
From sticky + beak; presumably from the metaphor of sticking one′s beak (“nose”) where it is not wanted (compare nosy).
Questions about saying stickybeak
How do you pronounce stickybeak?
Say STIK-ee-beek. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɪkibik/. In British English it is /ˈstɪkibiːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stickybeak?
Stickybeak has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIK). Broken into parts: STIK · ee · beek.
Do Americans and Brits say stickybeak the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɪkibik/ and the British form is /ˈstɪkibiːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.