sticky

/ˈstɪki/

Syllables stick·y

Stress STICK-y

Phonics Breakdown

st

/st/

consonant blend

i

/ɪ/

short i

ck

/k/

ck /k/

y

/i/

silent letter

Meaning

something that sticks easily; adhesive

Sound Reference

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st=/st/(stop) + i=/ɪ/(sit) + ck=/k/(back) + y=/i/(happy)

Example

The candy is sticky.