How to pronounce tickled
Say it like TIK-uld. Tickled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIK).
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- TIK
- uld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tickled 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.
- uldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tickled
American and British speakers say tickled in essentially the same way: /ˈtɪkəld/ in the US and /ˈtɪkəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: TIK-uld.
What does tickled mean?
- simple past and past participle of tickle How to pronounce tickle
- Very pleased; delighted.
Words that rhyme with tickled
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tickled.
Questions about saying tickled
How do you pronounce tickled?
Say TIK-uld. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪkəld/. In British English it is /ˈtɪkəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tickled?
Tickled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIK). Broken into parts: TIK · uld.
Do Americans and Brits say tickled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɪkəld/ and the British form is /ˈtɪkəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.