How to Pronounce "prick"
word
/ˈpɹɪk/
prik
/pɹˈɪk/
prik
Definition
As a verb, it means to make a small sharp hole in something or to cause a slight sharp pain. As a noun, it can mean that small sharp pain, and in informal British English it can also be a rude word for an unpleasant man.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɹɪk/
British English
/pɹˈɪk/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
prik
UK
prik
Listen in Context
Be careful not to prick your finger with the needle.
A rose thorn pricked my hand.
I felt a prick of pain in my foot.
The news made my ears prick up right away.