How to pronounce stickle
Say it like STIK-ul. Stickle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIK).
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- STIK
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stickle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STIKSay 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 stickle
American and British speakers say stickle in essentially the same way: /ˈstɪkəl/ in the US and /ˈstɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: STIK-ul.
What does stickle mean?
- A sharp point; prickle; a spine
- Steep; high; inaccessible.
Where does stickle come from?
From Middle English *stikel, *stykyl (in compounds), from Old English sticel (“a prickle, sting, goad”), from Proto-Germanic *stiklaz, *stikilaz (“sting, stinger, peak, cup, goblet”), related to the verb *stikaną (“to stick”).
Words that rhyme with stickle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stickle.
Questions about saying stickle
How do you pronounce stickle?
Say STIK-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˈstɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stickle?
Stickle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIK). Broken into parts: STIK · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say stickle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɪkəl/ and the British form is /ˈstɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.