How to Pronounce "hickory"
word
HIK-er-ee
HIK-uh-ree
Definition
A hickory is a type of tree native to North America and East Asia, known for its hard, strong wood and edible nuts. The word can also refer to the wood from this tree.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhɪkɝi/, /ˈhɪkɹi/
British English
/hˈɪkəɹˌi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HIK-er-ee
UK
HIK-uh-ree
Listen in Context
The table is made of hickory.
A hickory tree can grow very tall.
We roasted nuts from the hickory.
The chef prefers hickory wood for smoking meat because it gives a rich flavor.