How to Pronounce "colicky"
word
ˈkɑlɪki
KAH-lih-kee
kˈɒlɪkˌi
KOL-ih-kee
Definition
Describes someone, usually a baby, who is suffering from colic: severe stomach pain with crying and discomfort.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɑlɪki
British English
kˈɒlɪkˌi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAH-lih-kee
UK
KOL-ih-kee
Listen in Context
The colicky baby cried for hours last night.
His stomach hurts, but he is not colicky.
The doctor said my child seems colicky.
Ever since she was born, our daughter has been a bit colicky at night.