How to pronounce prickle
Say it like PRIK-ul. Prickle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIK).
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- PRIK
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prickle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRIKSay 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 prickle
American and British speakers say prickle in essentially the same way: /ˈprɪkəl/ in the US and /ˈprɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRIK-ul.
What does prickle mean?
- A sharp and often small point, especially that of a plant; a thorn.
- A sharp, hard extension of the cortex and epidermis of some plants (such as roses), as distinguished from a thorn.
- A tingling sensation of mild discomfort.
- To feel a prickle.
- To cause (someone) to feel a prickle; to prick.
Where does prickle come from?
From Middle English prykkyl, prykyl, from Old English pricel, pricels, pricle (“a prickle, sharp point, bit”), from a conflation of Proto-West Germanic *prikislī and *prikil (“prickle”).
Words that rhyme with prickle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prickle.
Questions about saying prickle
How do you pronounce prickle?
Say PRIK-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˈprɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prickle?
Prickle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIK). Broken into parts: PRIK · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say prickle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɪkəl/ and the British form is /ˈprɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.