How to Pronounce "wicket"
word
ˈhwɪkət/, /ˈwɪkət
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wˈɪkɪt
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Definition
In cricket, a wicket is the set of three sticks at which the ball is bowled, or the event of a batsman being dismissed. It can also mean a small gate or a window (especially for tickets or service).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwɪkət/, /ˈwɪkət
British English
wˈɪkɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
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Listen in Context
The bowler hit the wicket and the batsman was out.
She went to the ticket wicket to buy a train ticket.
The ball rolled through the wicket.
England lost three wickets in just ten minutes.