English pronunciationHow to pronounce “sick”AmericanBritishPhonetic spellingSIKIPA /ˈsɪk/Syllable stresssikStress falls on the highlighted syllable.Hear it in a sentenceI feel sick and need to go home.ListenShe called in sick because of a fever.ListenRelated words to practiceperhapssoundsseriouscompanyscared