How to pronounce tickly
Say it like TIK-lee. Tickly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIK).
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- TIK
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tickly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tickly
American and British speakers say tickly in essentially the same way: /ˈtɪkli/ in the US and /ˈtɪkli/ in the UK.
British respelling: TIK-lee.
What does tickly mean?
- Having an itchy sensation like that of being tickled.
- Producing an itchy sensation like that of being tickled.“a tickly woollen blanket”
- Ticklish.
Where does tickly come from?
From tickle + -y.
Words that rhyme with tickly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tickly.
Questions about saying tickly
How do you pronounce tickly?
Say TIK-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪkli/. In British English it is /ˈtɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tickly?
Tickly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIK). Broken into parts: TIK · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say tickly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɪkli/ and the British form is /ˈtɪkli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.