How to Pronounce Pick-up

To pronounce "pick-up", say PICK-up — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

PICK-up

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💡 Tip for remembering “pick-up”

"pick-up" has 2 syllables: pick-up. It rhymes with stuck-up and stickup, if that helps it stick.

What does pick-up mean?

noun

  1. An electronic device for detecting sound, vibration, etc., such as one fitted to an electric guitar or record player.
  2. A pickup truck.

Words that rhyme with pick-up

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

stuck-upstickupkickupfuckupfuck-upstick-up

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pick-up"?▾

"Pick-up" has 2 syllables: pick · up.

What does "pick-up" mean?▾

Pick-up: An electronic device for detecting sound, vibration, etc., such as one fitted to an electric guitar or record player.

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