How to Pronounce Flick

To pronounce "flick", say FLICK — one syllable, IPA /flɪk/. 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

/flɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “flick”

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

What does flick mean?

noun

  1. A short, quick movement, especially a brush, sweep, or flip.

    “He removed the speck of dust with a flick of his finger.”

  2. A motion picture; (in plural, usually preceded by "the") movie theater, cinema.

    “My all-time favorite flick is "Gone with the Wind."”

verb

  1. To move or hit (something) with a short, quick motion.

    “flick one's hair”

Synonyms

fillippictures

Words that rhyme with flick

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thicksickprickslickstickwickdicklicknickpickblickkick

Related words

snapjerkclickflipflickerrufflestrikepicture

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flick"?▾

"Flick" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "flick"?▾

The IPA transcription of "flick" is /flɪk/.

What does "flick" mean?▾

Flick: A short, quick movement, especially a brush, sweep, or flip.

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