How to pronounce twerkalicious
Say it like twur-kuh-LISH-us. Twerkalicious has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LISH).
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- twur
- kuh
- LISH
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Twerkalicious pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- twurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of twerkalicious
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: twur-kuh-LISH-us.
What does twerkalicious mean?
- Synonym of twerktastic.
Where does twerkalicious come from?
From twerk + -a- + -licious.
Words that rhyme with twerkalicious
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Questions about saying twerkalicious
How do you pronounce twerkalicious?
Say twur-kuh-LISH-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌtwɝkəˈlɪʃəs/. In British English it is /ˌtwɜːkəˈlɪʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in twerkalicious?
Twerkalicious has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LISH). Broken into parts: twur · kuh · LISH · us.
Is twerkalicious 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 /ˌtwɜːkəˈlɪʃəs/ (twur-kuh-LISH-us).