To pronounce "ticking-over", say TICK-ing-ov-er — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
ticking-over
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TICK-ing-ov-er
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"ticking-over" has 4 syllables: tick-ing-ov-er.
"Ticking-over" has 4 syllables: tick · ing · ov · er.
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