How to Pronounce Sickie

To pronounce "sickie", say SICK-ie — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɪki/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈsɪki/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sickie”

"sickie" has 2 syllables: sick-ie. It rhymes with tricky and hickey, if that helps it stick.

What does sickie mean?

noun

  1. A day, or time, off work due to (supposed) illness.

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Words that rhyme with sickie

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trickyhickeyikeystickynitpickypickydickydickiemickeyquickiegimmickychicky

Related words

sickosickmansickopathsick-osickularsickee

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sickie"?▾

"Sickie" has 2 syllables: sick · ie.

What is the IPA transcription of "sickie"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sickie" is /ˈsɪki/.

What does "sickie" mean?▾

Sickie: A day, or time, off work due to (supposed) illness.

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