How to Pronounce "sickout"
word
ˈsɪkˌaʊt
SIK-owt
ˈsɪkˌaʊt
SIK-owt
Definition
A sickout is when many employees call in sick at the same time as a form of protest, instead of officially striking.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɪkˌaʊt
British English
ˈsɪkˌaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SIK-owt
UK
SIK-owt
Listen in Context
The teachers organized a sickout to protest their low pay.
A sickout can shut down all city buses if enough drivers join.
Some workers participated in a sickout instead of striking.
Rumors are going around about a possible sickout next week.