How to pronounce stickler
Say it like STIK-uh-ler. Stickler has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIK).
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- STIK
- uh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stickler 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stickler
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STIK-luh.
What does stickler mean?
- A referee or adjudicator at a fight, wrestling match, duel, etc. who ensures fair play.
- Someone who insistently advocates for something, especially for strict observance of a formal rule.“Lexicographers are sticklers for correct language.”
Where does stickler come from?
From Middle English stighteler, stytelere, equivalent to stickle + -er.
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Questions about saying stickler
How do you pronounce stickler?
Say STIK-uh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɪkəlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstɪklə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stickler?
Stickler has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIK). Broken into parts: STIK · uh · ler.
Is stickler pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈstɪklə/ (STIK-luh).