How to Pronounce Licked

To pronounce "licked", say LICK-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /lɪkt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/lɪkt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “licked”

"licked" has 2 syllables: lick-ed. It rhymes with depict and conflict, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: licht — easy to mix up when writing.

What does licked mean?

verb

  1. To stroke with the tongue.

    “The cat licked its fur.”

  2. To lap; to take in with the tongue.

    “She licked the last of the honey off the spoon before washing it.”

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Words that rhyme with licked

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

depictconflictderelictafflictperfectstrictbenedictcontradictconstrictpredictrestrictpicked

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "licked"?▾

"Licked" has 2 syllables: lick · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "licked"?▾

The IPA transcription of "licked" is /lɪkt/.

What does "licked" mean?▾

Licked: To stroke with the tongue.

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