How to Pronounce Lickspittle

To pronounce "lickspittle", say LICKSP-ittl-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈlɪkspɪtl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

lickspittle

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈlɪkspɪtl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lickspittle”

"lickspittle" has 3 syllables: licksp-ittl-e. It rhymes with lick-spittle, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: lick-spittle — easy to mix up when writing.

What does lickspittle mean?

noun

  1. A fawning toady; a base sycophant.
  2. (by extension) The practice of giving empty flattery for personal gain.

verb

  1. To play the toady; take the role of a lickspittle to please (someone).

Synonyms

brown noserflatterersycophanttoady

Words that rhyme with lickspittle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lick-spittle

Related words

toadyfootlickerlick-platterbootlickfootkisserlackeysuckholelick-trencher

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lickspittle"?▾

"Lickspittle" has 3 syllables: licksp · ittl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "lickspittle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lickspittle" is /ˈlɪkspɪtl/.

What does "lickspittle" mean?▾

Lickspittle: A fawning toady; a base sycophant.

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