How to Pronounce "sickening"
word
ˈsɪkənɪŋ/, /ˈsɪknɪŋ
SIK-uh-ning
sˈɪkənɪŋ
SIK-uh-ning
Definition
Extremely unpleasant or disgusting, making you feel like you might vomit, or sometimes something that strongly upsets or offends you.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɪkənɪŋ/, /ˈsɪknɪŋ
British English
sˈɪkənɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SIK-uh-ning
UK
SIK-uh-ning
Listen in Context
The food had a sickening smell.
It was sickening to see so much trash on the street.
She felt a sickening pain in her stomach.
The news of the crime was absolutely sickening.