How to pronounce wickable
Say it like WIK-uh-bul. Wickable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIK).
- WIK
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wickable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WIKSay 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.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wickable
American and British speakers say wickable in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪkəbəl/ in the US and /ˈwɪkəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIK-uh-bul.
What does wickable mean?
- Able to wick, or convey by capillary action.
Where does wickable come from?
From wick + -able.
Words that rhyme with wickable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wickable.
Questions about saying wickable
How do you pronounce wickable?
Say WIK-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪkəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈwɪkəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wickable?
Wickable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIK). Broken into parts: WIK · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say wickable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪkəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈwɪkəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.