How to pronounce wicket
Say it like WIK-ut. Wicket has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIK).
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- WIK
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wicket 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.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wicket
American and British speakers say wicket in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪkət/ in the US and /ˈwɪkɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIK-it.
What does wicket mean?
- cricket equipment consisting of a set of three stumps topped by crosspieces; used in playing cricket
- a small arch used as croquet equipment
- small gate or door (especially one that is part of a larger door)
Where does wicket come from?
From Middle English wiket, from Anglo-Norman and Old Northern French wiket, from Old East Old Norse víkjask (“to move oneself, move around”), reflexive of víkja, víkva, ýkva (“to yield, turn, move, go”), from Proto-Germanic *wīkwaną (“to yield, bend, turn”).
Words that rhyme with wicket
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wicket.
Questions about saying wicket
How do you pronounce wicket?
Say WIK-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪkət/. In British English it is /ˈwɪkɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wicket?
Wicket has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIK). Broken into parts: WIK · ut.
Do Americans and Brits say wicket the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪkət/ and the British form is /ˈwɪkɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.