How to pronounce prickliness
Say it like PRIK-lih-nus. Prickliness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIK).
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- PRIK
- lih
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prickliness 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.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of prickliness
American and British speakers say prickliness in essentially the same way: /ˈprɪklɪnəs/ in the US and /ˈprɪklɪnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRIK-lih-nus.
What does prickliness mean?
- The state or quality of being prickly.
Where does prickliness come from?
From prickly + -ness.
Questions about saying prickliness
How do you pronounce prickliness?
Say PRIK-lih-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɪklɪnəs/. In British English it is /ˈprɪklɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prickliness?
Prickliness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIK). Broken into parts: PRIK · lih · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say prickliness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɪklɪnəs/ and the British form is /ˈprɪklɪnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.