How to Pronounce Rick

To pronounce "rick", say RICK — one syllable, IPA /ɹɪk/. 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

/ɹɪk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “rick”

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

Sounds exactly like: ric, ricke — easy to mix up when writing.

What does rick mean?

noun

  1. Straw, hay etc. stored in a stack for winter fodder, commonly protected with thatch.
  2. A stack of wood, especially cut to a regular length; also used as a measure of wood, typically four by eight feet.

verb

  1. To heap up (hay, etc.) in ricks.

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Words that rhyme with rick

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thicksickprickslickflickstickwickdicklicknickpickblick

Related words

haystackhayricktwistwrickwrenchcrickturnsprain

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rick"?▾

"Rick" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "rick"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rick" is /ɹɪk/.

What does "rick" mean?▾

Rick: Straw, hay etc. stored in a stack for winter fodder, commonly protected with thatch.

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