How to Pronounce Hickory

To pronounce "hickory", say HICK-ory — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhɪkəɹiː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈhɪkəɹiː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hickory”

"hickory" has 2 syllables: hick-ory. It rhymes with trickery and vicary, if that helps it stick.

What does hickory mean?

noun

  1. Any of various deciduous hardwood trees of the genus Carya or Annamocarya.
  2. The wood of these trees.

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to the hickory tree or its wood.

Words that rhyme with hickory

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trickeryvicaryvickrey

Related words

mockernutshellbarkshagbarkbitternutalderhicanpecan

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hickory"?▾

"Hickory" has 2 syllables: hick · ory.

What is the IPA transcription of "hickory"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hickory" is /ˈhɪkəɹiː/.

What does "hickory" mean?▾

Hickory: Any of various deciduous hardwood trees of the genus Carya or Annamocarya.

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