How to pronounce wickedly
Say it like WIK-id-lee. Wickedly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIK).
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- WIK
- id
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wickedly 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.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of wickedly
American and British speakers say wickedly in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪkɪdli/ in the US and /ˈwɪkɪdli/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIK-id-lee.
What does wickedly mean?
- In a wicked manner.
- very“The film was wickedly funny.”
Where does wickedly come from?
From Middle English wyckedly, wykkedlyche, equivalent to wicked + -ly.
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Questions about saying wickedly
How do you pronounce wickedly?
Say WIK-id-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪkɪdli/. In British English it is /ˈwɪkɪdli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wickedly?
Wickedly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIK). Broken into parts: WIK · id · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say wickedly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪkɪdli/ and the British form is /ˈwɪkɪdli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.