How to pronounce fickle
Say it like FIK-ul. Fickle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIK).
- FIK
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fickle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fickle
American and British speakers say fickle in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪkəl/ in the US and /ˈfɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIK-ul.
What does fickle mean?
- Quick to change one’s opinion or allegiance; insincere; not loyal or reliable.
- Changeable.“fickle breeze”
- To deceive, flatter.
Where does fickle come from?
From Middle English fikil, fikel, from Old English ficol (“fickle, cunning, tricky, deceitful”), equivalent to fike + -le.
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Words that rhyme with fickle
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Questions about saying fickle
How do you pronounce fickle?
Say FIK-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˈfɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fickle?
Fickle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIK). Broken into parts: FIK · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say fickle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪkəl/ and the British form is /ˈfɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.