How to Pronounce "wick"
word
/ˈwɪk/
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/wˈɪk/
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Definition
A wick is the cord or piece of material in a candle or lamp that burns and draws up the fuel (such as wax or oil) to keep the flame lit.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈwɪk/
British English
/wˈɪk/
Simplified Pronunciation
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Listen in Context
The wick burned slowly in the candle.
You should trim the wick before lighting the lamp.
The oil lamp won't light if the wick is too short.
She replaced the old wick to make the lantern burn brighter.