How to pronounce pickled
Say it like PIK-uld. Pickled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIK).
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- PIK
- uld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pickled pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pickled
American and British speakers say pickled in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪkəld/ in the US and /ˈpɪkəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIK-uld.
What does pickled mean?
- simple past and past participle of pickle How to pronounce pickle
- Preserved by pickling.
- Drunk.
Questions about saying pickled
How do you pronounce pickled?
Say PIK-uld. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪkəld/. In British English it is /ˈpɪkəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pickled?
Pickled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIK). Broken into parts: PIK · uld.
Do Americans and Brits say pickled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪkəld/ and the British form is /ˈpɪkəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.