How to pronounce ticky
Say it like TIK-ee. Ticky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIK).
- TIK
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ticky pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TIKSay 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 ticky
American and British speakers say ticky in essentially the same way: /ˈtɪki/ in the US and /ˈtɪki/ in the UK.
British respelling: TIK-ee.
What does ticky mean?
- infested with ticks (the tiny woodland arthropod of the order Acarina).“The ticky cows should be kept well separated to avoid contamination.”
- a tick (particularly, a check mark).“Can I get another ticky?”
- Representing short pitchless sound at a reasonable volume.“Ticky-ticky-ticky the clock continued regardless of whether anyone listened.”
Where does ticky come from?
From tick + -y.
Words that rhyme with ticky
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ticky.
Questions about saying ticky
How do you pronounce ticky?
Say TIK-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪki/. In British English it is /ˈtɪki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ticky?
Ticky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIK). Broken into parts: TIK · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say ticky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɪki/ and the British form is /ˈtɪki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.