How to Pronounce "tricky"
word
/ˈtɹɪki/
TRI-kee
/tɹˈɪki/
TRI-kee
Definition
If something is tricky, it is difficult to do, understand, or deal with because it needs care or skill. It can also describe a person or situation that is hard to trust because it may be deceptive.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtɹɪki/
British English
/tɹˈɪki/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TRI-kee
UK
TRI-kee
Listen in Context
It was a tricky question, so I thought for a minute.
This math problem is tricky.
Be careful — that step is tricky.
Timing this right is tricky, especially on busy mornings.