How to Pronounce Dicks

To pronounce "dicks", say DICKS — one syllable, IPA /dɪks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/dɪks/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dicks”

"dicks" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with nix and fix, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: dickes, dix — easy to mix up when writing.

What does dicks mean?

noun

  1. A male person.
  2. The penis.

verb

  1. To mistreat or take advantage of somebody (often with around or up).

    “Dude, don't let them dick you around like that!”

  2. (of a man) To have sexual intercourse with.

noun

  1. A detective.

    “private dick, railroad dick”

Synonyms

assholedickheadjerkbonego to bed withschlong

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Words that rhyme with dicks

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

nixfixpoliticsaffixtransfixmixdepictsintermixcrucifixkickstrickslicks

Related words

prickgumshoetoolshaftpeckerhawkshawcockpeter

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dicks"?▾

"Dicks" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "dicks"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dicks" is /dɪks/.

What does "dicks" mean?▾

Dicks: A male person.

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