How to pronounce tickable
Say it like TIK-uh-bul. Tickable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIK).
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- TIK
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tickable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TIKSay 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.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tickable
American and British speakers say tickable in essentially the same way: /ˈtɪkəbəl/ in the US and /ˈtɪkəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TIK-uh-bul.
What does tickable mean?
- That can be ticked; capable of being marked with a tick or check mark.
- Of a bird, located so that it may be traveled to and viewed.
- Of an observation, good enough to ensure correct identification and therefore allow the bird to be added to a list of observed birds.
Where does tickable come from?
From tick + -able.
Words that rhyme with tickable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tickable.
Questions about saying tickable
How do you pronounce tickable?
Say TIK-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪkəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈtɪkəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tickable?
Tickable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIK). Broken into parts: TIK · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say tickable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɪkəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈtɪkəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.