pick-up sticks

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What does pick-up sticks mean?

A game in which players attempt to remove sticks from a scattered pile without disturbing any stick other than the one currently being removed.

How to pronounce pick-up sticks

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “pick-up sticks”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “pick-up sticks”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “pick-up sticks” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.