How to Pronounce Hick

To pronounce "hick", say HICK — one syllable, IPA /hɪk/. 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

/hɪk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “hick”

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

What does hick mean?

noun

  1. An awkward, naive, clumsy and/or rude country person.

Synonyms

boerboorchurlcountry bumpkinhillbillylobredneckrustic

Words that rhyme with hick

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thicksickprickslickflickstickwickdicklicknickpickblick

Related words

yokelrubebumpkinlybumpkinchawbaconyahoorusticrural

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hick"?▾

"Hick" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "hick"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hick" is /hɪk/.

What does "hick" mean?▾

Hick: An awkward, naive, clumsy and/or rude country person.

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