Pronunciation: [stˈɪkt] (IPA) 
The word "sticked" is a spelling error; the correct form is "stuck". The phonetic transcription of "stuck" is /stʌk/, with the "u" sound pronounced as a short "uh" sound. The word means to be fixed in place or unable to move, often due to adhesive or friction. It is important to use correct spelling to ensure clear communication, as incorrect spelling can lead to confusion and misinterpretation.
The word sticked is the past tense and past participle form of the verb stick. The etymology of stick can be traced back to Middle English, where it was spelled as stiken. This Middle English term originated from Old English stician, which meant to prick, pierce, or stab. The Old English word can be further traced back to Proto-Germanic where it was derived from the root word stik- meaning to pierce or prick. The word sticked is formed by adding the past tense suffix -ed to stick.
