How to Pronounce Licks

To pronounce "licks", say LICKS — one syllable, IPA /lɪks/. 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

/lɪks/

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💡 Tip for remembering “licks”

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

What does licks mean?

noun

  1. The act of licking; a stroke of the tongue.

    “The cat gave its fur a lick.”

  2. The amount of some substance obtainable with a single lick.

    “Give me a lick of ice cream.”

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.”

Words that rhyme with licks

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

nixfixpoliticsaffixtransfixmixdepictsintermixcrucifixkickstrickspix

Related words

pokethrashclobberbiffpunchlapsolve

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "licks"?▾

"Licks" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "licks"?▾

The IPA transcription of "licks" is /lɪks/.

What does "licks" mean?▾

Licks: The act of licking; a stroke of the tongue.

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