How to pronounce tricksy
Say it like TRIK-see. Tricksy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIK).
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- TRIK
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tricksy 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.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tricksy
American and British speakers say tricksy in essentially the same way: /ˈtrɪksi/ in the US and /ˈtrɪksi/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRIK-see.
What does tricksy mean?
- Inclined to trickery; sneaky, devious.
Where does tricksy come from?
From tricks + -y.
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Words that rhyme with tricksy
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Questions about saying tricksy
How do you pronounce tricksy?
Say TRIK-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɪksi/. In British English it is /ˈtrɪksi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tricksy?
Tricksy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIK). Broken into parts: TRIK · see.
Do Americans and Brits say tricksy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrɪksi/ and the British form is /ˈtrɪksi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.