How to Pronounce Tick

To pronounce "tick", say TICK — one syllable, IPA /tɪk/. 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

/tɪk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “tick”

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

Sounds exactly like: tic — easy to mix up when writing.

What does tick mean?

noun

  1. A tiny woodland arachnid of the suborder Ixodida.

Words that rhyme with tick

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thicksickprickslickflickstickwickdicklicknickpickblick

Related words

clickticktockbeatticktackretickixodidacaridspinose

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tick"?▾

"Tick" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "tick"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tick" is /tɪk/.

What does "tick" mean?▾

Tick: A tiny woodland arachnid of the suborder Ixodida.

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