How to Pronounce Slickers

To pronounce "slickers", say SLICK-ers — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

SLICK-ers

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💡 Tip for remembering “slickers”

"slickers" has 2 syllables: slick-ers. It rhymes with knickers and flickers, if that helps it stick.

What does slickers mean?

noun

  1. One who or that which slicks.
  2. (originally North America) A waterproof coat or jacket.

Synonyms

poncho

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Words that rhyme with slickers

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

knickersflickersstickerspickersliquorskickersbickersrickerssnickersvicarsvickers

Related words

oilskinmacsgalosheswoollieswellingtonsponchoswelliesovercoats

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "slickers"?▾

"Slickers" has 2 syllables: slick · ers.

What does "slickers" mean?▾

Slickers: One who or that which slicks.

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