How to Pronounce Sleek

To pronounce "sleek", say SLEEK — one syllable, IPA /sliːk/. 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

/sliːk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sleek”

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

What does sleek mean?

noun

  1. That which makes smooth; varnish.

verb

  1. To make smooth or glossy; to polish or cause to be attractive.

adjective

  1. Having an even, smooth surface; smooth

    “sleek hair”

  2. Glossy

Synonyms

civilizedclassyelegantgracefulrefinedfrictionlesssilkyglacé

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Words that rhyme with sleek

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bleakshriekobliqueuniquephysiqueweakantiquebespeaksneakfreakcliquepeak

Related words

smoothslickglossysatinygroomedsilkysilklikesilken

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sleek"?▾

"Sleek" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sleek"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sleek" is /sliːk/.

What does "sleek" mean?▾

Sleek: That which makes smooth; varnish.

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