How to Pronounce Hicks

To pronounce "hicks", say HICKS — one syllable, IPA /hɪks/. 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

/hɪks/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hicks”

"hicks" 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: hix — easy to mix up when writing.

What does hicks mean?

noun

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

verb

  1. To hiccup

Synonyms

boerboorchurlcountry bumpkinhillbillylobredneckrustic

Words that rhyme with hicks

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

nixfixpoliticsaffixtransfixmixdepictsintermixcrucifixkickstrickslicks

Related words

yokelrubebumpkinlybumpkinchawbaconyahoorusticrural

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hicks"?▾

"Hicks" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "hicks"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hicks" is /hɪks/.

What does "hicks" mean?▾

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

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