How to Pronounce Prickle

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/pɹɪkəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “prickle”

"prickle" has 2 syllables: prickl-e. It rhymes with chuckle and suckle, if that helps it stick.

What does prickle mean?

noun

  1. A small, sharp pointed object, such as a thorn.
  2. A tingling sensation of mild discomfort.

verb

  1. To feel a prickle.
  2. To cause (someone) to feel a prickle; to prick.

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Words that rhyme with prickle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

chucklesucklebuckleknuckledeckletrucklestricklefricklehucklepiculcuckoldom

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prickle"?▾

"Prickle" has 2 syllables: prickl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "prickle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "prickle" is /pɹɪkəl/.

What does "prickle" mean?▾

Prickle: A small, sharp pointed object, such as a thorn.

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