How to pronounce trickier
Say it like TRIK-ee-er. Trickier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIK).
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- TRIK
- ee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trickier 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of trickier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TRIK-ee-uh.
What does trickier mean?
- comparative form of tricky: more tricky How to pronounce tricky
Questions about saying trickier
How do you pronounce trickier?
Say TRIK-ee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɪkiɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtrɪkiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trickier?
Trickier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIK). Broken into parts: TRIK · ee · er.
Is trickier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtrɪkiə/ (TRIK-ee-uh).