How to Pronounce "stickups"
word
ˈstɪkˌʌps
STIK-uhps
ˈstɪkˌʌps
STIK-uhps
Definition
Stickups are robberies where someone uses a gun or weapon to threaten people and steal from them, especially in public places like stores or banks. It is an informal word mostly used in American English.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɪkˌʌps
British English
ˈstɪkˌʌps
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STIK-uhps
UK
STIK-uhps
Listen in Context
There were two stickups at gas stations last night.
Police are investigating a series of stickups in the city.
The news reported three stickups at local stores.
Those old movies are full of classic bank stickups.