How to Pronounce Heckle

To pronounce "heckle", say HECKL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhɛkəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈhɛkəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “heckle”

"heckle" has 2 syllables: heckl-e. It rhymes with shekel and secle, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: heckel — easy to mix up when writing.

What does heckle mean?

noun

An instrument with steel pins used to comb out flax or hemp.
(usually now in the plural) One of the long, narrow feathers on the neck of birds, most noticeable on the rooster.

noun

The long shining feathers on a cock's neck.
A feather ornament in the full-dress bonnets of Highland regiments.

verb

To question harshly in an attempt to find or reveal weaknesses.
To insult, tease, make fun of or badger.
“Promise that you won't heckle me after my performance.”

Synonyms

hatchel heckle panache plume

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Words that rhyme with heckle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shekel secle speckle eccle freckle keckle dekle sheqel eckl baechle eckel heckel

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "heckle"?▾

"Heckle" has 2 syllables: heckl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "heckle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "heckle" is /ˈhɛkəl/.

What does "heckle" mean?▾

Heckle: An instrument with steel pins used to comb out flax or hemp.

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