How to Pronounce Prickling

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

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

PRICKL-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “prickling”

"prickling" has 2 syllables: prickl-ing. It rhymes with suckling and tickling, if that helps it stick.

What does prickling mean?

verb

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

noun

  1. A sensation that prickles.

    “The patient reported intermittent pricklings down his right-hand side.”

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Words that rhyme with prickling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sucklingticklingswashbucklingchucklingbucklingtrucklingchichlingducklingsicklingsticklingchickling

Related words

tingletinglingstingingpainfulprickmedaintytingerbristlingcreeps

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prickling"?▾

"Prickling" has 2 syllables: prickl · ing.

What does "prickling" mean?▾

Prickling: To feel a prickle.

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