How to Pronounce Bicker

To pronounce "bicker", say BICK-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɪkə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈbɪkə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bicker”

"bicker" has 2 syllables: bick-er. It rhymes with snicker and vicar, if that helps it stick.

What does bicker mean?

noun

  1. A skirmish; an encounter.
  2. A fight with stones between two parties of boys.

verb

  1. To quarrel in a tiresome, insulting manner.

    “They bickered about dinner every evening.”

  2. To brawl or move tremulously, quiver, shimmer (of a water stream, light, flame, etc.)

Synonyms

wrangle

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Words that rhyme with bicker

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

snickervicarnickerflickerliquortickerslickerkickerstickerpickerquickerdicker

Related words

squabbletiffbrabblepettifogquibblenigglefussspat

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bicker"?▾

"Bicker" has 2 syllables: bick · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "bicker"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bicker" is /ˈbɪkə/.

What does "bicker" mean?▾

Bicker: A skirmish; an encounter.

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