How to pronounce tickles
Say it like TIK-ulz. Tickles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIK).
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- TIK
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tickles 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.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tickles
American and British speakers say tickles in essentially the same way: /ˈtɪkəlz/ in the US and /ˈtɪkəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: TIK-ulz.
What does tickles mean?
- plural of tickle How to pronounce tickle
- third-person singular simple present indicative of tickle How to pronounce tickle
Questions about saying tickles
How do you pronounce tickles?
Say TIK-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪkəlz/. In British English it is /ˈtɪkəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tickles?
Tickles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIK). Broken into parts: TIK · ulz.
Do Americans and Brits say tickles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɪkəlz/ and the British form is /ˈtɪkəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.