How to Pronounce Licking

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈlɪkɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “licking”

"licking" has 2 syllables: lick-ing. It rhymes with nitpicking and sticking, if that helps it stick.

What does licking 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.”

noun

  1. An act of licking.
  2. A severe beating.

Words that rhyme with licking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

nitpickingstickingtickingpickingkickingtrickingclickingflickingpolitickingbicking

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "licking"?▾

"Licking" has 2 syllables: lick · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "licking"?▾

The IPA transcription of "licking" is /ˈlɪkɪŋ/.

What does "licking" mean?▾

Licking: To stroke with the tongue.

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