How to Pronounce Ricochet

To pronounce "ricochet", say RIC-och-et — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɪkəˌʃeɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɹɪkəˌʃeɪ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɹˈɪkəʃˌeɪ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “ricochet”

Break "ricochet" into 3 beats and lean on "RIC" — that's the stressed one.

What does ricochet mean?

noun

  1. A method of firing a projectile so that it skips along a surface.
  2. An instance of ricocheting; a glancing rebound.

verb

  1. To rebound off something wildly in a seemingly random direction.
  2. To operate upon by ricochet firing.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "ricochet"?▾

To pronounce "ricochet", say RIC-och-et — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɪkəˌʃeɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "ricochet"?▾

"Ricochet" has 3 syllables: ric · och · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "ricochet"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ricochet" is /ˈɹɪkəˌʃeɪ/.

What does "ricochet" mean?▾

Ricochet: A method of firing a projectile so that it skips along a surface.

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