How to Pronounce Slick

To pronounce "slick", say SLICK — one syllable, IPA /slɪk/. 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

/slɪk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “slick”

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

What does slick mean?

noun

  1. A covering of liquid, particularly oil.

    “Careful in turn three — there's an oil slick on the road.”

  2. Someone who is clever and untrustworthy.

verb

  1. To make slick.

    “The surface had been slicked.”

adjective

  1. Slippery or smooth due to a covering of liquid; often used to describe appearances.

    “His large round head was shaved slick.”

  2. Appearing expensive or sophisticated.

    “They read all kinds of slick magazines.”

Synonyms

slick tireslick tyre

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Words that rhyme with slick

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thicksickprickflickstickwickdicklicknickpickblickkick

Related words

slipperysatinysleekslipperinessslippysmoothglossypat

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "slick"?▾

"Slick" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "slick"?▾

The IPA transcription of "slick" is /slɪk/.

What does "slick" mean?▾

Slick: A covering of liquid, particularly oil.

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