How to pronounce trick
Say it like TRIK. Trick is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/trɪk/TRIK
UK British/trɪk/TRIK
- TRIK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trick pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of trick
American and British speakers say trick in essentially the same way: /trɪk/ in the US and /trɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRIK.
What does trick mean?
noun
- a cunning or deceitful action or device“he played a trick on me”“he pulled a fast one and got away with it”
- a period of work or duty
- an attempt to get you to do something foolish or imprudent“that offer was a dirty trick”
- deceive somebody“We tricked the teacher into thinking that class would be cancelled next week”
Words that rhyme with trick
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trick.
Questions about saying trick
How do you pronounce trick?
Say TRIK. The American pronunciation is /trɪk/. In British English it is /trɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trick?
Trick is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TRIK.
Do Americans and Brits say trick the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /trɪk/ and the British form is /trɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.