How to Pronounce Prickles

To pronounce "prickles", say PRICKL-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

PRICKL-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “prickles”

"prickles" has 2 syllables: prickl-es. It rhymes with chuckles and buckles, if that helps it stick.

What does prickles 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 prickles

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chucklesbucklessucklesbuckelshoneysucklesknucklesnucklesnuckollsnuckols

Related words

pricktinglespinethornspikesneedlesraysspines

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prickles"?▾

"Prickles" has 2 syllables: prickl · es.

What does "prickles" mean?▾

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

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