How to pronounce trickery
Say it like TRIK-uh-ree. Trickery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIK).
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- TRIK
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trickery 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of trickery
American and British speakers say trickery in essentially the same way: /ˈtrɪkəri/ in the US and /ˈtrɪkəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRIK-uh-ree.
What does trickery mean?
- Deception, deceit or underhanded behavior.
- The art of dressing up; imposture, pretense.
- Artifice; the use of one or more stratagems.
Where does trickery come from?
From trick + -ery, first recorded in 1719.
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Words that rhyme with trickery
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Questions about saying trickery
How do you pronounce trickery?
Say TRIK-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɪkəri/. In British English it is /ˈtrɪkəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trickery?
Trickery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIK). Broken into parts: TRIK · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say trickery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrɪkəri/ and the British form is /ˈtrɪkəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.