How to Pronounce Ticket

To pronounce "ticket", say TICK-et — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɪkɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈtɪkɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ticket”

"ticket" has 2 syllables: tick-et. It rhymes with thicket and picket, if that helps it stick.

What does ticket mean?

noun

  1. A pass entitling the holder to admission to a show, concert, etc.
  2. A pass entitling the holder to board a train, a bus, a plane, or other means of transportation

verb

  1. To issue someone a ticket, as for travel or for a violation of a local or traffic law.
  2. To mark with a ticket.

    “to ticket goods in a retail store”

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Words that rhyme with ticket

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thicketpicketwickettrickettbickett

Related words

finecouponitinerarypassportplaceengineerflagairfare

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ticket"?▾

"Ticket" has 2 syllables: tick · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "ticket"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ticket" is /ˈtɪkɪt/.

What does "ticket" mean?▾

Ticket: A pass entitling the holder to admission to a show, concert, etc.

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