How to pronounce wickered
Say it like WIK-erd. Wickered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIK).
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US American/ˈwɪkɚd/WIK-erd
UK British/ˈwɪkəd/WIK-ud
- WIK
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wickered 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.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of wickered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WIK-ud.
What does wickered mean?
adjective
- Composed of or covered by wickerwork or wickers.
Where does wickered come from?
From wicker + -ed.
Questions about saying wickered
How do you pronounce wickered?
Say WIK-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪkɚd/. In British English it is /ˈwɪkəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wickered?
Wickered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIK). Broken into parts: WIK · erd.
Is wickered 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 /ˈwɪkəd/ (WIK-ud).