How to Pronounce Bickering

To pronounce "bickering", say BICK-er-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

BICK-er-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “bickering”

"bickering" has 3 syllables: bick-er-ing. It rhymes with snickering and flickering, if that helps it stick.

What does bickering mean?

verb

  1. To quarrel in a tiresome, insulting manner.

    “They bickered about dinner every evening.”

  2. To brawl or move tremulously, quiver, shimmer (of a water stream, light, flame, etc.)

noun

  1. Petty quarreling. Usually considered a childish behaviour, although often applied to adults.

Synonyms

wrangle

Words that rhyme with bickering

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

snickeringflickeringdickeringchickeringpickering

Related words

squabbletifffussspatquarrellingsquabblingquarrelwrangling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bickering"?▾

"Bickering" has 3 syllables: bick · er · ing.

What does "bickering" mean?▾

Bickering: To quarrel in a tiresome, insulting manner.

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