How to pronounce ticklishness
Say it like TIK-lish-nes. Ticklishness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIK).
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- TIK
- lish
- nes
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ticklishness 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.
- lishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nesGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of ticklishness
American and British speakers say ticklishness in essentially the same way: /ˈtɪklɪʃˌnɛs/ in the US and /ˈtɪklɪʃˌnɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: TIK-lish-nes.
What does ticklishness mean?
- The property of being ticklish.“Reportedly the wrestler’s ticklishness was used against him.”
Where does ticklishness come from?
From ticklish + -ness.
Questions about saying ticklishness
How do you pronounce ticklishness?
Say TIK-lish-nes. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪklɪʃˌnɛs/. In British English it is /ˈtɪklɪʃˌnɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ticklishness?
Ticklishness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIK). Broken into parts: TIK · lish · nes.
Do Americans and Brits say ticklishness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɪklɪʃˌnɛs/ and the British form is /ˈtɪklɪʃˌnɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.