How to pronounce wickiup
Say it like WIK-ee-up. Wickiup has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIK).
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- WIK
- ee
- up
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wickiup 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- upKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of wickiup
American and British speakers say wickiup in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪkiʌp/ in the US and /ˈwɪkɪʌp/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIK-ih-up.
What does wickiup mean?
- A domed hut, similar to a wigwam, used by some seminomadic Native American tribes, particularly in the southwestern and western United States.
Where does wickiup come from?
Wickiup-like structures were built by many Native American peoples throughout the Southwestern United States, and terms similar to wickiup are present "among Native Americans in Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Idaho, and California", but the sou
Questions about saying wickiup
How do you pronounce wickiup?
Say WIK-ee-up. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪkiʌp/. In British English it is /ˈwɪkɪʌp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wickiup?
Wickiup has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIK). Broken into parts: WIK · ee · up.
Do Americans and Brits say wickiup the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪkiʌp/ and the British form is /ˈwɪkɪʌp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.