How to pronounce strickle
Say it like STRIK-ul. Strickle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRIK).
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- STRIK
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Strickle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRIKSay 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 strickle
American and British speakers say strickle in essentially the same way: /ˈstrɪkəl/ in the US and /ˈstrɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRIK-ul.
What does strickle mean?
- A rod used to level off heaped grain etc. when being measured, or concrete after pouring.
- A tool for sharpening scythes, composed typically of a piece of wood smeared with grease and sand.
- A bevel-edged finishing tool used for smoothing the surface of a mold, core, or mold in sand or loam.
- To level using a strickle.
Where does strickle come from?
From Middle English strikile, strikelle, strikyll, from Old English stricel, equivalent to strick + -le (diminutive suffix).
Words that rhyme with strickle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of strickle.
Questions about saying strickle
How do you pronounce strickle?
Say STRIK-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈstrɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˈstrɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in strickle?
Strickle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRIK). Broken into parts: STRIK · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say strickle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstrɪkəl/ and the British form is /ˈstrɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.