How many syllables in tick?

There is 1 syllable in the word tick.

How to pronounce tick:

tick (noun):: a series of such ticks; a light rhythmic audible tap or beat; a mark (✓) used to check off or indicate the correctness of something

beat

bit

brink

check

check mark

crack

cusp

dash

flash

heartbeat

instant

jiffy

juncture

line

mark

minute

moment

nanosecond

nick

point

second

shake

spell

split second

stretch

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Syllable Fun Fact

Flapping, a feature of American English, affects the pronunciation of 't' and 'd' between vowels, influencing syllable clarity and perception.

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