Sick: how to say it, spell it and use it
sick
/sɪk/
Short answer
The English word sick is pronounced /sɪk/. It is spelled S-I-C-K and has 4 letters.
Example sentence
I am sick.
American English. British English often says ill.
Key facts
- English
- sick
- Pronunciation
- /sɪk/
- Spelling
- S-I-C-K
- Number of letters
- 4
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How do you pronounce sick?
Sick is pronounced /sɪk/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell sick?
Sick is spelled S-I-C-K. It has 4 letters.
How do you use sick in a sentence?
For example: I am sick.
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